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Brentside High School

Ealing, W7 1JJSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.04
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 185 places
Ranking
#1,626
of 3,141 nationally

About Brentside High School

Brentside High School is a large, mixed state secondary in Ealing that draws strong local interest, with 520 applications for 185 places in the 2025/26 admissions round – an oversubscription ratio of 2.81 to one. Of the 62 families who put it as their first preference, all 62 received an offer, suggesting the school is a realistic choice for those who prioritise it. ParentView responses from 83 families paint a mixed picture: 60% would recommend the school, but the data reveals real pockets of concern. While 71% of parents agree their child is happy and 71% feel their child is safe, only 57% agree that behaviour is well managed, and just 25% agree that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively (though 46% marked that question as not applicable). On the plus side, 81% agree their child does well, and 86% say there is a good range of subjects available. SEND support is a notable area of dissatisfaction: only 37% of parents agree the school gives SEND children the support they need.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGreenford Avenue, London, Ealing, W7 1JJ
HeadteacherCharlotte Hames
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils1,589
Free School Meals (FSM)45.0%
School Capacity1,589 / 1,600 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 83 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreSwimming PoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsTennis CourtsArt StudiosSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Cross CountryTennisRugbyDanceSwimmingBasketballAthleticsRowingFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubNewspaperArt ClubBook ClubChessChoirGardeningYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: brentsidehigh.ealing.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brentside High School

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