The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 319 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 194 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,997
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Alex Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsbury High School a selective school?
No. Kingsbury High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsbury High School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsbury High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsbury High School?
Kingsbury High School currently has 1,997 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsbury High School take?
Kingsbury High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsbury High School?
Kingsbury High School is in London, NW9 9JR, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsbury High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsbury High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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