The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.80
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 157 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 837
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 31.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Trust
- BRENTFORD SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Ms Marais Leenders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 0PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Green Dragon Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Kew Green Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Syon Park School
Special school · 1.4km away
The Green School for Boys
Secondary · 1.4km away
Broomfield House School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Green School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Unicorn School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brentford School for Girls a selective school?
No. Brentford School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Brentford School for Girls?
Brentford School for Girls currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brentford School for Girls take?
Brentford School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brentford School for Girls?
Brentford School for Girls is in Brentford, TW8 0PG, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brentford School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Brentford School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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