Best 3 All-through schools in Wembley – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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.

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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 are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. 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.