Brentside High School
99%
Capacity
1,589
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
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.
Academically, Brentside sits in the middle of the national pack. Its Progress 8 score of -0.04 is classed as 'Average', meaning pupils achieve broadly in line with expectations given their starting points. That places it 13th out of 16 state secondaries in Ealing, well behind the local authority average of +0.5. Attainment 8 sits at 45.7, and 61.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school enters a high proportion of pupils for the EBacc (74.9%), though only 33.9% achieve it at grade 4 or above. The sixth form is a genuine strength: its value-added score of +0.18 is rated 'Above average', with pupils averaging a C+ grade per entry and 18.8% achieving at least AAB in two facilitating subjects. Ofsted's most recent inspection in 2025 judged the school Good overall, with Outstanding sixth-form provision – a clear signal that the post-16 experience is the school's standout feature.
The school is well equipped, with a theatre, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, art studios, music rooms and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision is broad, including rowing, rugby and dance, and the clubs list runs from coding and Model UN to gardening and Young Enterprise. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. With 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Brentside serves a significantly disadvantaged intake compared with many local schools. It is not a faith school, and there is no nursery provision. For families who live nearby and want a large, inclusive comprehensive with a strong sixth form, Brentside is a solid option – though the parent feedback on behaviour and SEND support is worth weighing carefully.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Greenford Avenue, London, Ealing, W7 1JJ |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Hames |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Number of Pupils | 1,589 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,589 / 1,600 (99% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.04)
1626th of 3,141
Nationally
368th of 487
In London
13th of 16
In Ealing
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
38.5
'22/23
31.4
'23/24
34.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2364%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 233 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)64%
- FE college26%
- Not sustained6%
- Sixth form college2%
- Employment1%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2369%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 108 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
19%
Russell Group
19%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)69%
- Employment16%
- Not sustained11%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics29
- Sociology25
- Economics23
- History21
- English Literature19
- Art and Design (Graphics)18
- Government and Politics18
- Psychology17
- Physics16
- Biology15
- Chemistry13
- Geography11
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
83 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed185
520
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (12% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian19.8%
- White (other)15.3%
- White British6.1%
- Mixed4.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
15
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brentside High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Greenford Avenue, London
Ealing, W7 1JJ
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