Best 3 All-through schools in Brent – comparison
Comparison of all-through schools: Ark Academy (All-through) in Wembley; Preston Manor School (All-through) in Wembley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Ark Academy and Preston Manor School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Wembley, Middlesex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Academy), published May 2022. The lowest is 2 (Preston Manor School), published Aug 2012. The most recent inspection on record is for Ark Academy (May 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,800, combined total ≈ 3,550, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–30–35%; all within the ARK SCHOOLS trust.
| Attribute |
Ark Academy
HA9 9JR
|
Preston Manor School
HA9 8NA
|
|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | All-through • Academy sponsor led | All-through • Academy converter |
| Location |
Wembley Middlesex HA9 9JR |
Wembley Middlesex HA9 8NA |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 2 May 2022 | 2 3 Aug 2012 |
| Ofsted report | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1650 | 1980 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | ARK SCHOOLS | Brent (304) |
| Website | www.arkacademy.org | www.preston-manor.com |
| Telephone | 02083854370 | 02083854040 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile |
Ark Academy
HA9 9JR
- Phase / Type
- All-through • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 9JR - Ofsted
- 1 2 May 2022
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Website
- www.arkacademy.org
- Telephone
- 02083854370
Preston Manor School
HA9 8NA
- Phase / Type
- All-through • Academy converter
- Location
- Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 8NA - Ofsted
- 2 3 Aug 2012
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,950 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Brent (304)
- Website
- www.preston-manor.com
- Telephone
- 02083854040
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How should I choose a school?
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Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.