Successful Neasden school is contemplating adopting ‘free school’ status.

One of the borough’s most academically successful secondary schools is considering applying for free school status.

The Swaminarayan School, which is rated as one of the top performing independent schools the capital, has confirmed they are looking to adopt the status.

The school, in Brentfield Road, which is open to 4-19 year olds, is currently a fee paying school although scholarships are available.

Its GCSE and A-Level results are consistently among the best in the borough.