Brentford School for Girls vs Gunnersbury Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentford School for Girls
Brentford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
763 students
Gunnersbury Catholic School
Brentford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Brentford School for Girls Brentford, London | Gunnersbury Catholic School Brentford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #370 of 640 | #68 of 640 |
| National rank | #1923 of 4,090 | #315 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 763 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | 80.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | 92.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 6.09 |
| A level points per entry | 26.9 | 39.1 |
| town | Brentford | Brentford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.brentford.hounslow.sch.uk/ | www.gunnersbury.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gunnersbury Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 51.0).
- •Gunnersbury Catholic School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 763.
- •Brentford School for Girls is a academy school while Gunnersbury Catholic School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brentford School for Girls is girls and Gunnersbury Catholic School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brentford School for Girls better than Gunnersbury Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Gunnersbury Catholic School ranks higher (88.3 vs 51.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brentford School for Girls and Gunnersbury Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brentford and Brentford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentford School for Girls: 763. Gunnersbury Catholic School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentford School for Girls and Gunnersbury Catholic School rank in London?
Brentford School for Girls is 370th of 640 and Gunnersbury Catholic School is 68th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).