Brentford School for Girls
Brentford, TW8 0PG · Hounslow · secondary school
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15th of 20 secondary schools in Hounslow we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 690 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.9 · 44 | 46% | 2.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 38% | 2.65 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.9 · 65 | 15% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brentford School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, play netball, athletics, football, or rounders, and go on foreign trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 763 pupils against a stated capacity of 949. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the national median for Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh award? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Brentford School for Girls
Overview
Brentford School for Girls is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel "happy and safe" and are "polite and courteous." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that builds secure subject knowledge, resulting in "strong outcomes in public examinations." Leaders demonstrate high aspirations, and the school provides robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, with "little disruption in class" and high attendance rates.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed to build on pupils’ previous knowledge," ensuring deep understanding over time.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and engage in "high-quality professional development."
- SEND pupils are accurately identified and supported, allowing them to "achieve well" alongside peers.
- Sixth-form students receive "strong guidance" for future education, employment, or training, leading to positive destinations.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure sixth-form students are better prepared for the "higher demands of study in reading, writing and oracy" to access complex ideas.
- Some misconceptions in personal, social, health and economic education are "not addressed quickly."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 48.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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