Brentside High School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Brentside High School currently has around 1589 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 45.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 32.5%. other white pupils make up about 15.3% , followed by african at 12.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 62% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1JJ |
| Website: | http://www.brentsidehigh.ealing.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085759162 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Ealing |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Charlotte Hames |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 101939 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1589 |
| Number of Boys: | 842 |
| Number of Girls: | 747 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.3% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 32.50% | 517 |
| Other White | 15.30% | 243 |
| African | 12.90% | 205 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 111 |
| Other Asian | 6.60% | 105 |
| Caribbean | 6.30% | 100 |
| White British | 6.10% | 97 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 83 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 35 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 35 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 63 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | 3out of 4 | 63 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hathaway Primary School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Middle School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 874 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Alternative Provision Compton Close , Ealing W13 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Compton Close , Off Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.