The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
Band 2Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 251 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,589
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 45%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Ms Charlotte Hames (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYsgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School
Independent · 669m away
Woodlands Academy
Primary · 790m away
Castlebar School
Special school · 800m away
Mayfield Primary School
Primary · 861m away
Ealing Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Hobbayne Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Springhallow School
Special school · 1.2km away
Drayton Manor High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brentside High School a selective school?
No. Brentside High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brentside High School's Ofsted rating?
Brentside High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brentside High School?
Brentside High School currently has 1,589 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brentside High School take?
Brentside High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brentside High School?
Brentside High School is in London, W7 1JJ, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brentside High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brentside High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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