The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
Band 4Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,206
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 48.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Rosewell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Crest Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Primary · 633m away
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School
Primary · 734m away
Northview Junior and Infant School
Primary · 960m away
Mora Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gladstone Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
North Brent School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is E-ACT Crest Academy a selective school?
No. E-ACT Crest Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is E-ACT Crest Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-ACT Crest Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-ACT Crest Academy?
E-ACT Crest Academy currently has 1,206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-ACT Crest Academy take?
E-ACT Crest Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is E-ACT Crest Academy?
E-ACT Crest Academy is in London, NW2 7SN, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-ACT Crest Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, E-ACT Crest Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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