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Michaela Community School Catchment Area

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

Michaela Community School is a free s secondary school in London, Brent , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 744 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

744

Pupils

840

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Michaela Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Michaela Community School?

The catchment area for Michaela Community School 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.

Secondary school places at Michaela Community School are allocated by Brent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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 →

Michaela Community School: 840 places, 89% filled: places available

Michaela Community School has a published admission number of 840 places. 744 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 840 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. 36% of pupils at Michaela Community School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brent.

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 →

Michaela Community School: School Information

Full address
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU
Local authority
Brent
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36% of pupils
DfE URN
140862

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Michaela Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Michaela Community School 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: Michaela Community School

What is the catchment area for Michaela Community School?

The catchment area for Michaela Community School 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 Michaela Community School oversubscribed?

Michaela Community School has a capacity of 840 places and currently has 744 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brent.

What is the admissions policy for Michaela Community School?

Admission to Michaela Community School 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 Michaela Community School cover?

Michaela Community School 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 Michaela Community School?

Michaela Community School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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