Michaela Community School
London, HA9 0UU · Brent · secondary school
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1st of 16 secondary schools in Brent we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 530 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 99.2 · 99 | 30% | 2.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 2.56 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 79.6 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Michaela Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 77.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +2.56 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 747 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who need extra help to reach the high attainment standards? What does a typical day look like for a Year 7 student? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in practice?
What Ofsted said about Michaela Community School
Overview
Michaela Community School continues to be an outstanding school, characterised by exceptionally high expectations for behaviour, academic work, and personal development. Leaders and staff are driven by a shared commitment to providing an excellent education, fostering a culture where pupils take their learning seriously and rise to challenges. The school maintains a strong sense of community, with staff feeling valued and pupils enjoying positive working relationships.
Strengths
- Leaders plan a "broad and exceptionally rich curriculum" that prepares pupils well for future education, ensuring they develop in-depth knowledge and skills.
- Teachers are "highly skilled," using rigorous methods to help pupils commit essential knowledge to long-term memory and address misconceptions promptly.
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as "exemplary," supported by embedded routines and a culture of personal responsibility, kindness, and duty to others.
- Robust systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring all pupils achieve highly.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and educational outings, helping pupils widen their interests and develop self-confidence.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders responding promptly to concerns and staff well trained to identify signs of risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 79.2 |
| 2024/25 | 77.6 |
| 2025/26 | 79.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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