These are just a few ways in which the 1,200-student secondary school in Brent is pushing the boundaries of traditional education, as the London borough's only full-service extended school. This success is even more impressive considering that pupils come from a wide range of social, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, and just over a decade ago the school consistently had poor exam results.
Range of activities
After taking part in the Brent Behaviour Improvement Programme, which saw attendance rise and exclusion figures fall, Queens Park's hard work paid off when it won extended school status in 2003. Like other extended schools, Queens Park now acts as a home for a range of services, both to young people and adults, often involving youth workers and voluntary groups.
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