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E-ACT Crest Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

E-ACT Crest Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Brent , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1206 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,206

Pupils

1,650

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

E-ACT Crest Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for E-ACT Crest Academy?

The catchment area for E-ACT Crest Academy is the geographic zone Brent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, E-ACT Crest Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Brent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brent catchment area documents →

E-ACT Crest Academy: 1650 places, 73% filled: places available

E-ACT Crest Academy has a published admission number of 1650 places. 1206 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1650 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 48.9% of pupils at E-ACT Crest Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Brent school admissions →

E-ACT Crest Academy: School Information

Full address
Crest Road, London, NW2 7SN
Local authority
Brent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.9% of pupils
DfE URN
135973

Other Secondary Schools in London

If E-ACT Crest Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to E-ACT Crest Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: E-ACT Crest Academy

What is the catchment area for E-ACT Crest Academy?

The catchment area for E-ACT Crest Academy is the geographic zone Brent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is E-ACT Crest Academy oversubscribed?

E-ACT Crest Academy has a capacity of 1650 places and currently has 1206 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brent.

What is the admissions policy for E-ACT Crest Academy?

Admission to E-ACT Crest Academy is managed by Brent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does E-ACT Crest Academy cover?

E-ACT Crest Academy is a secondary school in London, Brent, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for E-ACT Crest Academy?

E-ACT Crest Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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