Barnhill, Brent: Schools
Schools
Barnhill's got a strong education scene, with 2 Outstanding-rated state schools nearby that really appeal to families. Ark Academy sits right in the neighbourhood and takes students from primary through to sixth form — Ofsted rated it Outstanding, with particular praise for personal development and wellbeing. Michaela Community School, a free school within walking distance, is also Outstanding and consistently posts some of the strongest GCSE results in the country.
If you're after other options, Chalkhill Primary on Barnhill Road is rated Good. There's also the Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, an independent school in the neighbourhood offering a French-curriculum education up to age 18.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Chalkhill Primary SchoolCommunityCapacity: 480Ages 3-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Feb 202366% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP+44 20 8904 4508www.chalkhillprimaryschool.co.uk
- Ark AcademyAcademyMixedCapacity: 1650Ages 3-18Ofsted: OutstandingInspected Apr 202651% achieved grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs (2024-25)82% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)HA9 9JR+44 20 8385 4370arkacademy.org
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