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E-ACT Crest Academy
Crest Road, Neasden, London, NW2 7SN, Brent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,206
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.9 and the percentage of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths at 59% indicate room for improvement, the school performs in the top 80% nationally for GCSE results. Notably, 70% of students progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 33 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School supports development
96%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Good range of subjects
78%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other36.3%
Black African17.2%
White Other12.0%
Mixed Other6.4%
Asian Pakistani5.3%
Asian Other5.1%
Black Caribbean4.5%
Asian Indian2.9%
White British1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.56352, -0.24143 · NW2 7SN
School details
Local authorityBrent
RegionLondon
URN135973
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitecrestacademy.e-act.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is E-ACT Crest Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-ACT Crest Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2016.
Is E-ACT Crest Academy a good school?
E-ACT Crest Academy scores 44.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about E-ACT Crest Academy?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, E-ACT Crest Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at E-ACT Crest Academy in GCSEs?
E-ACT Crest Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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