Schools in Brentford, London (2025)
6 schools · 3,474 students · 5 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 611.
Brentford, in London, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,474 students. By level there are 4 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 5 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Brentford's schools is 611, above the London median of 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Gunnersbury Catholic School (88.3, top 10% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School (83.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Lionel Primary School (79.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Gunnersbury Catholic School (1,248 students), Brentford School for Girls (763 students), Lionel Primary School (611 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Brentford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 188Gunnersbury Catholic SchoolBrentford · Local authority Secondary63.5 Attainment 8 · 1,248 students
- 283Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary SchoolBrentford · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 379Lionel Primary SchoolBrentford · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 611 students
- 460St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolBrentford · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 551Brentford School for GirlsBrentford · Academy Secondary50.6 Attainment 8 · 763 students
- 638Green Dragon Primary SchoolBrentford · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunnersbury Catholic School Brentford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 88.3 Top 10% | 63.5 Attainment 8 | 1,248 |
| 2 | Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School Brentford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 83.3 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 3 | Lionel Primary School Brentford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 79.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 611 |
| 4 | St Paul's CofE Primary School Brentford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 59.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 5 | Brentford School for Girls Brentford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 763 |
| 6 | Green Dragon Primary School Brentford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 37.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Brentford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Brentford?
Gunnersbury Catholic School is the highest-ranked school in Brentford with a Success Index (England) of 88.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Brentford?
Brentford has 6 schools (2 secondary, 4 primary) educating 3,474 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Brentford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Brentford is 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.