Ofsted school ratings in Brent
In Brent (London), 39 of 42 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.9%. That is 5.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 10
- Good
- 29
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 42
- rank 35/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Brent (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Brent | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 10 | 23.8% |
| Good | 29 | 69.0% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 4.8% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Brent
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 93.1% |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Special | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Brent
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Barnsley93.9%
- York93.8%
- Stockton-on-Tees93.3%
- Blackburn with Darwen92.9%
- North Somerset92.9%
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole92.7%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Brent are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 39 of 42 graded state-funded schools in Brent hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Brent have?
- Brent has 10 schools rated Outstanding and 29 rated Good, out of 42 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Brent?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Brent, and 2 rated Requires improvement, out of 42 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Brent?
- By phase in Brent: 93.1% of 29 primary schools; 100.0% of 5 secondary schools; 100.0% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Brent compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Brent ranks 35 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.