Located in London, Kingsbury High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Kingsbury High School currently has around 1997 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 18.1%. indian pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by other asian at 15.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 62% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Princes Avenue, London, NW9 9JR |
| Website: | http://www.kingsburyhigh.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02082063000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Brent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alex Thomas |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137685 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1997 |
| Number of Boys: | 1059 |
| Number of Girls: | 938 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.6% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 18.10% | 361 |
| Indian | 16.30% | 326 |
| Other Asian | 15.80% | 316 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.60% | 251 |
| African | 10.40% | 208 |
| Pakistani | 7.80% | 156 |
| White British | 3.60% | 72 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 71 |
| Caribbean | 3.20% | 64 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 48 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 31 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 24 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 14 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 13 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Green Junior School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Green Infant School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JL | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School Old Kenton Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9ND | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School Slough Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8YD | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Clifton Road , Kenton HA3 9NS | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canons High School Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Partnership School 288 Kingsbury Road , Roe Green Park NW9 9HA | - not rated | 318 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | - not rated | 694 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | - not rated | 776 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.