Brentford School for Girls vs Lionel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 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
Lionel Primary School
Brentford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
611 students
| Measure | Brentford School for Girls Brentford, London | Lionel Primary School Brentford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #370 of 640 | #383 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1923 of 4,090 | #2264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 763 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.9 | – |
| town | Brentford | Brentford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.brentford.hounslow.sch.uk/ | www.lionelprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lionel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 51.0).
- •Brentford School for Girls is the larger school with 763 students compared with 611.
- •Brentford School for Girls is a academy school while Lionel Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brentford School for Girls is girls and Lionel Primary School is co-educational.
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 Lionel Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lionel Primary School ranks higher (79.2 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 Lionel Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brentford and Brentford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentford School for Girls: 763. Lionel Primary School: 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentford School for Girls and Lionel Primary School rank in London?
Brentford School for Girls is 370th of 640 and Lionel Primary School is 383rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).