Preston Manor School
Wembley, HA9 8NA · Brent · all-through school
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10th of 16 secondary schools in Brent we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 760 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.7 · 68 | 30% | 2.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.73 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Preston Manor School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022-09. In 2024/25, 40.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,902 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,980. 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 to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 1902?
What Ofsted said about Preston Manor School
Overview
Preston Manor School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for pupils from Reception through to Year 13. The report highlights a positive environment where pupils behave well, feel safe, and are encouraged to respect differences and celebrate their cultures.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "flourish here," receiving tailored support and access to the same curriculum as their peers.
- Teachers "know how to get the best from their pupils," presenting information clearly and using assessment to address knowledge gaps effectively.
- Sixth-form students act as role models, receiving training for peer-mentor roles and study skills that support future academic learning.
- Leaders ensure pupils read widely, with primary-phase teachers bringing stories to life through "lively and engaging storytelling."
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders supporting workload management and organising events to support mental health.
Areas to improve
- The primary curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some foundation subjects, requiring leaders to complete implementation of their new curriculum plans.
- Support for pupils falling behind in reading does not always ensure they become confident, fluent readers quickly, as books do not always accurately match the phonics they know.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-versed in identifying risks and working with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils and their families.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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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