The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 248 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 158 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,927
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- PRESTON MANOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Russell Denial (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshley College
Pupil referral unit · Very close
St Christopher's Prep School
Independent · 512m away
Wembley Primary School
Primary · 588m away
Ark Academy
All-through · Grammar · 614m away
Buxlow School
Independent · 693m away
Michaela Community School
Secondary · 787m away
Preston Park Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Lycee International de Londres
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Preston Manor School a selective school?
No. Preston Manor School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Preston Manor School?
Preston Manor School currently has 1,927 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Manor School take?
Preston Manor School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Preston Manor School?
Preston Manor School is in Wembley, HA9 8NA, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Manor School have a sixth form?
Yes, Preston Manor School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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