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Brentford School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Brentford School for Girls
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- Hounslow TW8 0PG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well supported to make good progress in key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe, interact positively, and conduct themselves in a friendly and courteous manner.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive regular training that responds to local issues and latest statutory guidance.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use pupils鈥� assessment information routinely; leadership in sixth form needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate extra-curricular opportunities provided by the school.
Communication: Parents are informed about pupils鈥� progress through regular reviews.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers are confident that pupils are safe and happy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are dealt with swiftly by the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented effective tracking systems and monitoring activities.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know whom to approach if they have concerns; attendance is above national average.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of academic and sports-related clubs and outings are offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular opportunities enrich learning.
Career Counselling Services: Students describe the school鈥檚 careers information and guidance as a strength.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Progress in the sixth form has improved but remains below national average.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are provided with effective additional support and integrate fully.
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Brentford School for Girls is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 883 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our success is a result of the tight-knit community that grows at Brentford and the strong bonds that exist between faculty and students.
Although Brentford is a small school, our pupils say it seems like a large family.
We consistently rank among the highest-achieving schools in Hounslow and across the country based on the results of our GCSE examinations.
We learned in February 2014 that the Department for Education had ranked us among the top 100 schools nationwide for sustained progress in GCSE performance from 2011 to 2014.
At Brentford, our motivation is to develop the young woman who represents our vision, which we hope you will share.
Your daughter will be encouraged to hone her broader social and personal abilities in addition to her academic prowess.
The care, direction, and support provided by the school were praised in our most recent Ofsted assessment (May 2019).
Our girls are inspired to be aspirational, think broadly, and hold themselves to high standards at Brentford.
Our goal is to help your daughter grow into a self-assured, aspirational, and resilient young woman who is prepared for life in the future, in whatever form that may take.
Please click here for additional details about the Brentford School for Girls.
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Although Brentford is a small school, our pupils say it seems like a large family.
We consistently rank among the highest-achieving schools in Hounslow and across the country based on the results of our GCSE examinations.
We learned in February 2014 that the Department for Education had ranked us among the top 100 schools nationwide for sustained progress in GCSE performance from 2011 to 2014.
At Brentford, our motivation is to develop the young woman who represents our vision, which we hope you will share.
Your daughter will be encouraged to hone her broader social and personal abilities in addition to her academic prowess.
The care, direction, and support provided by the school were praised in our most recent Ofsted assessment (May 2019).
Our girls are inspired to be aspirational, think broadly, and hold themselves to high standards at Brentford.
Our goal is to help your daughter grow into a self-assured, aspirational, and resilient young woman who is prepared for life in the future, in whatever form that may take.
Please click here for additional details about the Brentford School for Girls.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 76% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.70% | 35.00% | 11.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 46.36% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 61.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 42.89% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 20.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 28.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 3.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 91.62% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.48% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 55.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 58.79% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 40.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 21.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 3.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 27.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 53.19% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 8 | 37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 52.61% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 39.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 17.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 7 | 25.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 3.35 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.48% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 25.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 49.05% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 11 | 37.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 52.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 39.61% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 6 | 18.14% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 2 | 25.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 3.31 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 74.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 27.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 50.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.59% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.76% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 37.77% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 54.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 43.42% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 22.54% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 25.15% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.31% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 162 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 51.44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 26.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 53.44% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.5% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.52 | 32.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.17 | 32.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.70% | 12.93% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 68.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 11.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.12% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.14 | 35.14 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.62 | 35.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 16.62% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 146 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 71.12% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.18% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 12.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.39 5 | 30.29 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.79 | 26.78 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 10.63% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 51 | 143 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 60.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 15.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.88% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.67 4 | 28.04 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.40 4 | 24.83 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.6% | 8.75% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 12.73% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 8.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 2.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.66 | 23.01 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.51 | 25.13 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.1% | 8.1% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.33% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brentford School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
