E-ACT Crest Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for E-ACT Crest Academy.

London, NW27SN Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.2%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
15.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 October 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crest Road
London, NW27SN
Phone
2084524842
Website
crestacademy.e-act.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135973
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Crest Road, London, NW2 7SN
Website
https://crestacademy.e-act.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
E-ACT
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,330
Free School Meals
45.8% (609 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
35.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
14.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.1%
Ebacc Languages:
35.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.03
Progress 8 Range:
-0.24 to 0.17
University Progression:
73.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
3.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
73%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
33 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,330 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success in Everything We Do"

Success Perseverance Integrity Resilience Independence Thoughtfulness

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome from Headteacher Andrea Rosewell. She highlights high expectations, safeguarding, inclusive community, partnership with parents, and the Crest motto and SPIRIT values guiding all we do.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Academy

Sports

Basketball

Facilities

Outdoor Astro turf Cricket surface Artificial nets Large Floodlit 3G football pitch Floodlit MUGA area 4 cricket nets 2 x Full size Sports Hall Dance Studio / Activity Area Main Hall Gym Full service kitchen with dining room On-site free parking Function hall

Curriculum Highlights

KS3: 3-year Key Stage 3 programme; Year 7–9; Each Lesson is 1 hour; Mixed-ability classes; Tutor time includes Citizenship, PSHE, RSE, Personal Development, Careers, Safeguarding KS4: Core subjects Maths, English, Science; 3 option choices (e.g., Spanish, History, Geography, Art, IT, Business Studies, Health and Social Care, Sport, Arabic); Core PE KS5: A-Levels and BTEC vocational routes; students choose 3–4 subjects; Pathways combine academic and vocational options

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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