Brentside High School vs Drayton Manor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentside High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,483 students
Drayton Manor High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,443 students
| Measure | Brentside High School London, London | Drayton Manor High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #438 of 640 | #208 of 640 |
| National rank | #2425 of 4,090 | #948 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,483 | 1,443 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,483 | 1,443 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 56.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 62% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.1% | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.20 | 5.44 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | 39.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.brentsidehigh.ealing.sch.uk/ | www.draytonmanorhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Drayton Manor High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 40.7).
- •Brentside High School is the larger school with 1,483 students compared with 1,443.
- •Brentside High School is a local authority school while Drayton Manor High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brentside High School better than Drayton Manor High School?
On the Success Index (England), Drayton Manor High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 40.7 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 Brentside High School and Drayton Manor High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentside High School: 1,483. Drayton Manor High School: 1,443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentside High School and Drayton Manor High School rank in London?
Brentside High School is 438th of 640 and Drayton Manor High School is 208th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).