The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 312 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,924
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- ALPERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Christopher Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stanley Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLyon Park Primary School
Primary · 329m away
The Corner School
Independent · 452m away
Wembley Manor
Free school · Grammar · 662m away
Elsley Primary School
Primary · 725m away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ark Elvin Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Barham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Alperton Community School a selective school?
No. Alperton Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alperton Community School's Ofsted rating?
Alperton Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alperton Community School?
Alperton Community School currently has 1,924 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alperton Community School take?
Alperton Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alperton Community School?
Alperton Community School is in Wembley, HA0 4JE, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alperton Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Alperton Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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