E-ACT Crest Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in London (Brent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At The Crest Academy , we believe that our school should take its rightful place at the heart of the community — as a centre of excellence , a place of inspiration , and the first-choice school for families in Brent.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: We are committed to transforming the life chances of every student by providing a world-class education that equips them with the knowledge, character, and confidence to succeed in further education, employment, and life.
We believe that every student can achieve excellence when they are inspired, nurtured, and challenged to be their best selves. We develop young people who are leaders of their own learning , who act with integrity, show resilience in the face of challenge, and contribute positively to society.
Everything we do at The Crest Academy is underpinned by our core SPIRIT values : Success – We set ambitious goals and strive for excellence in all that we do. Perseverance – We show determination and resilience to overcome challenges. Integrity – We are honest, respectful, and do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Discovery Education Espresso
- Sparx Maths
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 135973
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Brent
- Constituency
- Brent East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2009
Governing body
No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.
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