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Kingsbury High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Alex Thomas

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location_onLondon, NW9 9JR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,993

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Attainment 8

47.3

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Brent

#1,322 of 3,216 nationally

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Kingsbury High School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kingsbury High School is an academy converter in London, Brent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,997 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, placing the school #9 in Brent and #1,322 of 3,216 nationally. 43.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 49.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

43.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.5%

Entering EBacc33.10%

EBacc APS4.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88.00%

EBacc APS4.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS4.54

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.45

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

125

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.2%

Achieving A*–A22.3%

Achieving A*–B49.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.6%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

153

Retention rate86.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

135

Retention rate97.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

141

Retention rate99.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 January 2024

Inspection Report

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20 March 2018

Inspection Report

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16 September 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-07-06

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,997 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,997	18	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,000	23	1.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,012	21	1.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,008	10	0.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,015	34	1.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,993	17	0.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,993	18	0.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,988	35	1.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,004	15	0.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,020	17	0.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,018	28	1.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,040	36	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,038	1	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,025	25	1.2%	3.9%	6
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,061	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,061	40	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,071	42	2.0%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,022	75	3.7%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,022	74	3.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,030	97	4.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,045	105	5.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,048	62	3.0%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,056	60	2.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,032	101	5.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,029	45	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,038	42	2.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 86 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 81 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Physical Disability 18 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree20%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree6%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree44%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree52%

disagree6%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree4%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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