Official opening celebration for Wembley Manor

Smiles, applause and a freshly cut ribbon marked the official opening of Wembley Manor School this week.

Cabinet members, councillors, local authority officers, school staff and construction workers came together to celebrate the arrival of the landmark new SEND school on London Road. Guests enjoyed a guided tour of the bright, modern building, taking in the classrooms and specialist spaces that welcomed pupils for the first time in September.

Funded by the local authority, delivered by Reds10 and managed by The Rise Partnership Trust, the £22 million Wembley Manor School provides 150 much-needed specialist places for local secondary-aged children, bringing access to vital support closer to home for Brent families. The three-storey school was designed entirely around pupils’ needs, offering peaceful and welcoming learning environments that promote wellbeing, independence and confidence, while setting new standards for sustainability and environmental performance.

This week's celebration demonstrates Brent Council’s commitment to give children in the borough the best possible start in life.

Cllr Gwen Grahl, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, said: “It’s wonderful to see pupils settling into such an inspiring new school building. Wembley Manor is already making a huge difference for families in Brent. The opening of this school means we can offer further local specialist provisions that will support our children to thrive.”

Joe Shepherd, Managing Director, Public Sector, Reds10, said: “The completion of Wembley Manor School is a major step forward for Brent, providing much-needed local SEND capacity and reducing the need for pupils to travel out of borough. From early design through to the installation of 121 modular units, the focus has been on delivering a practical, high-quality learning environment that works for both pupils and staff. We are proud to have delivered a modern, sustainable school that responds directly to local need and supports Brent’s long-term SEND strategy.”

Jayne Jardine, CEO of The Rise Partnership Trust, said: “It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with Brent and Reds10 on this amazing new special schoolproject. The school is a state-of-the-art building and provides our pupils with a unique and innovative learning environment. The new school is already a huge ‘hit ’ with our pupils; they have settled quickly and love the building, the outdoor spaces and all the specialist rooms.”