The school was served by a number of bus routes (332, 245, 182, 16) and was close to Neasden and Dollis Hill Underground stations.

Due to concerns regarding the quality of education at both Crest Boys’ Academy and Crest Girls’ Academy following grading of Satisfactory by Ofsted, an Executive Principal Phil Hearne was appointed to lead both schools.

An Ofsted report in June 2013 placed the school in special measures, stating that it offered an inadequate standard of education.

The Academy underwent a restructuring with new teaching and leadership appointments to drive forward standards.

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