Brentford School for Girls vs The Richmond upon Thames School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 4.4 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
The Richmond upon Thames School
Twickenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
760 students
| Measure | Brentford School for Girls Brentford, London | The Richmond upon Thames School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #370 of 640 | #220 of 640 |
| National rank | #1923 of 4,090 | #1013 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 763 | 760 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 760 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | 48.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | 74.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | 26.9 | – |
| town | Brentford | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.brentford.hounslow.sch.uk/ | www.richmonduponthamesschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Richmond upon Thames School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 51.0).
- •Brentford School for Girls is the larger school with 763 students compared with 760.
- •Brentford School for Girls is girls and The Richmond upon Thames 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 The Richmond upon Thames School?
On the Success Index (England), The Richmond upon Thames School ranks higher (70.2 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 The Richmond upon Thames School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Brentford and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentford School for Girls: 763. The Richmond upon Thames School: 760. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentford School for Girls and The Richmond upon Thames School rank in London?
Brentford School for Girls is 370th of 640 and The Richmond upon Thames School is 220th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).