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Brentford School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brentford School for Girls is an academy converter secondary school in Brentford, Hounslow , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 837 pupils, and a capacity of 949 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

837

Pupils

949

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Brentford School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brentford School for Girls?

The catchment area for Brentford School for Girls is the geographic zone Hounslow uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hounslow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Brentford School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hounslow. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hounslow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hounslow catchment area documents →

Brentford School for Girls: 949 places, 88% filled: places available

Brentford School for Girls has a published admission number of 949 places. 837 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 949 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.5% of pupils at Brentford School for Girls are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hounslow.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hounslow publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hounslow school admissions →

Brentford School for Girls: School Information

Full address
5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 0PG
Local authority
Hounslow
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139095

Other Secondary Schools in Brentford

If Brentford School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brentford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Brentford School for Girls by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brentford School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Brentford School for Girls?

The catchment area for Brentford School for Girls is the geographic zone Hounslow uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hounslow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brentford School for Girls oversubscribed?

Brentford School for Girls has a capacity of 949 places and currently has 837 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hounslow.

What is the admissions policy for Brentford School for Girls?

Admission to Brentford School for Girls is managed by Hounslow. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brentford School for Girls cover?

Brentford School for Girls is a secondary school in Brentford, Hounslow, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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