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Alperton Community School
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- Brent HA0 4JE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make rapid progress towards stronger outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect and tolerance, creating a positive environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from targeted professional development linked to school priorities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure consistency in teaching through a robust assessment system.
Strengths and Challenges: The most able pupils need more challenging work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can shape the school through feedback and involvement in activities.
Communication: Regular reports on progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: High degree of respect between staff and pupils, parents give positive feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle concerns with strong support systems.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implementing teacher training and external reviews to secure improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding systems ensures pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a safe and inclusive environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of extracurricular activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support to balance academic and extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: School sites are well-maintained and largely litter-free.
Career Counselling Services: Effective advice and guidance for future education, training, and employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students receive strong support transitioning to sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students make good progress with expert staff support.
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Alperton Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1948 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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An academy-designated secondary school with a coeducational sixth form is called Alperton Community School.
It is situated in the Alperton neighbourhood of the London Borough of Brent and specialises in math, computing, and the arts.
In 2019, the school received outstanding GCSE scores.
With English and math included, the proportion of pupils earning five GCSEs at Grades 4+ (A*-C) has climbed from 66% to 74% over the past four years.
Since 2016, Alperton Community School has received the highest ranking (first quintile) for all categories, including most able kids, low achievers, and pupil premium.
In the DfE Performance Tables, the school has received grades of "above average" and "far above average" each of the last three years.
Our sixth form pupils perform incredibly well.
The institution received the 2017 TES Maths Team of the Year award and has been shortlisted for the TES School of the Year award for 2018.
In addition to being one of only 100 schools to possess the Inclusion Quality Mark Center of Excellence, we are one of only four schools in the nation to receive the Platinum Professional Development Mark.
Having a brand-new school building that was completely operational during the summer semester is another great advantage we enjoy.
Only a few minutes away is The Upper School, a beautiful classic structure that was formerly home to Wembley County Grammar School. It features a recently constructed Sixth Form centre as well as specialised Technology, Drama, and Art facilities.
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It is situated in the Alperton neighbourhood of the London Borough of Brent and specialises in math, computing, and the arts.
In 2019, the school received outstanding GCSE scores.
With English and math included, the proportion of pupils earning five GCSEs at Grades 4+ (A*-C) has climbed from 66% to 74% over the past four years.
Since 2016, Alperton Community School has received the highest ranking (first quintile) for all categories, including most able kids, low achievers, and pupil premium.
In the DfE Performance Tables, the school has received grades of "above average" and "far above average" each of the last three years.
Our sixth form pupils perform incredibly well.
The institution received the 2017 TES Maths Team of the Year award and has been shortlisted for the TES School of the Year award for 2018.
In addition to being one of only 100 schools to possess the Inclusion Quality Mark Center of Excellence, we are one of only four schools in the nation to receive the Platinum Professional Development Mark.
Having a brand-new school building that was completely operational during the summer semester is another great advantage we enjoy.
Only a few minutes away is The Upper School, a beautiful classic structure that was formerly home to Wembley County Grammar School. It features a recently constructed Sixth Form centre as well as specialised Technology, Drama, and Art facilities.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.70% | 35.00% | 24.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 45.28% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 57.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 53.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 22.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 29.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 3.79 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 96.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 186 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 94.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 20.59% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 54.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 7.59% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.59% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.24% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 49.48% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 59.96% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 49.92% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 26.84% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 34.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 4.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 95.06% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 19.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 55.35% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.59% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.47% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 1 | 45.64% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 6 | 60.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 50.95% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 4 | 23.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 2 | 32.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 4.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 192 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 93.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 25.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 52.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.27% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 42.86% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 56.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 52.32% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 24.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 7 | 33.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 201 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 92.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 25.27% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 52.53% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.87% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.87% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 44.86% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 57.62% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 47.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 30.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 32.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 199 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 24.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 54.47% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.38 | 29.3 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.78 | 29.53 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.70% | 16.09% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 105 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 74.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.93% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 7.93% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.19 | 32.65 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.21 | 29.96 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.3% | 19.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 115 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 72.79% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 1.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 5.14% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.79% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.88 | 27.46 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.98 1 | 27.66 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.5% | 10.86% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 132 | 108 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 74.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 8.86% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.79% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.82 1 | 26.58 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.62 3 | 28.52 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 10.48% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 5.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.62% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 5.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 2.85% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.66 | 26.44 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.57 | 29.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 12.97% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 10.46% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.23% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 10.77% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.62% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alperton Community School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
