Michaela Community School

A outstanding free schools school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Michaela Community School.

London, HA90UU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 2.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 97.4%
Continue in education or training
80.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 85.0%
Sustained employment
17.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
23 May 2017
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North End Road
Wembley
London, HA90UU
Phone
2087953183
Website
michaela.education/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140862
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU
Website
https://michaela.education/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MICHAELA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
840 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
723
Free School Meals
31.9% (231 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
79.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
24.1
English Attainment 8:
16.2
Maths Attainment 8:
15.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
23.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
24.1
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
80.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.0%
Ebacc Languages:
97.4%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
2.56
Progress 8 Range:
2.29 to 2.83
University Progression:
83.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
85.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
4.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
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
83%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
47 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
80.2 (+60.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
97.4 (+45.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
79.2 (+39.7 vs average)
Education Continuation:
85.0 (+28.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
80
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
723 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(36 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(17 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard, Be Kind."

Work hard Perseverance Kindness Gratitude

Admissions Criteria

Secondary admissions are via Brent School Admissions (eAdmissions); Year 7 entry for 2026; in-year admissions waiting list; appeals timetable available; offers dates included (e.g., 2 March 2026). Michaela Sixth Form admissions require minimum 56 points across the 8 best GCSEs, including a grade 7 in English and Maths (example 9+9+8+8+8+7+7+6 = 62). For Sixth Form, Further Maths requires a grade 9 in GCSE Maths; subjects studied at A-Level should have grade 8 or better in related subjects. Applications for Sixth Form open for 2025 entry; interviews with the Director of Sixth Form; successful students often progress to top universities (e.g., Russell Group).

Financial Information

As a free school, Michaela Community School Wembley has no tuition fees.

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