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Wembley High Technology College

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

personMr Thomas Best

corporate_fareWEMBLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onNorth Wembley, HA0 3NT

language Visit Website phone 2083854800

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,396

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Attainment 8

63.5

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Brent

#220 of 3,216 nationally

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Wembley High Technology College is a Academy converter secondary school in North Wembley, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Wembley High Technology College is an academy converter in North Wembley, Brent, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WEMBLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,553 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5, placing the school #3 in Brent and #220 of 3,216 nationally. 75.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 50.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 65.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 41.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.0 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

63.5

Grade 5+ E&M

75.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)50.3%

Entering EBacc92.80%

EBacc APS6.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

65.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92.30%

EBacc APS6.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS5.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS5.44

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

1.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

66.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS6.5

2018

Progress 8 Score

1.9

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

67.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS6.34

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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

95%

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

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

Students

114

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*14.8%

Achieving A*–A41.8%

Achieving A*–B65.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

151

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

174

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 October 2022

Inspection Report

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25 January 2018

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-10-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-01-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2008-09-30

Section 5 RTI Historic Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2005-09-28

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

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(55 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 1,553 pupils. During this period, there were 69 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, 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)	1,553	69	4.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,559	54	3.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,547	64	4.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,552	63	4.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,555	54	3.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,574	39	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,396	43	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,399	33	2.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,405	37	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,407	20	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,416	11	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,425	16	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,431	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,437	10	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,399	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,399	9	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,400	9	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,371	17	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,372	12	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,375	20	1.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,343	23	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,345	14	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,347	13	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,351	10	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,535	21	1.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,520	19	1.2%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree67%

agree19%

disagree12%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree43%

agree28%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree19%

agree19%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

not applicable33%

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 agree69%

agree19%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree51%

agree31%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree52%

agree27%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree22%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

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

Primary Admission Trends

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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