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Brentford School for Girls

Hounslow, TW8 0PGSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.25
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 103 places
Ranking
#955
of 3,141 nationally

About Brentford School for Girls

Brentford School for Girls sits within the Hounslow local authority, a London borough with 22 secondary schools, seven of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself ranks 14th out of 19 schools in the LA when measured by Progress 8, placing it in the lower half locally. Its top-performing peers in the borough include St Mark's Catholic School, Gunnersbury Catholic School, and Reach Academy Feltham, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Gunnersbury Catholic School, just one kilometre away. Brentford School for Girls is a state secondary for girls aged 11 to 18, with a current roll of 837 pupils against a capacity of 949. It has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Marais Leenders. The school is noticeably oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 326 applications for 103 places, with 68 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.17.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford, Hounslow, TW8 0PG
HeadteacherMarais Leenders
Local AuthorityHounslow
Number of Pupils837
Free School Meals (FSM)31.5%
School Capacity837 / 949 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
TheatreSwimming PoolArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallSports HallScience LabsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

DanceNetballSwimmingBasketballMartial ArtsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseCodingDebateDramaChoirScience ClubEco ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brentford School for Girls

Brentford School for Girls has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.