Wondering how a school transforms from mixed to girls-only? That’s the story of Brentford School for Girls. It stands here in Brentford Greater London. The school has a rich history dating back to 1834.
Brentford School for Girls began as the Brentford British School. It was initially a mixed school. Imagine boys and girls learning together in the early 19th century.
Lionel de Rothschild and Charlotte von Rothschild became interested in the school. They resided at nearby Gunnersbury Park from 1835. Baroness Charlotte started charitable donations and schemes. She financed a new school building in 1857. Her contributions continued until her death in 1884. By 1906 the school was renamed the Rothschild School.
The Rothschild School building closed in 1930. A new building replaced it on the current site. The school grew. In 1968 boys moved to Isleworth and Syon School. Brentford School became a school for girls only.
In 2012 Brentford School for Girls converted to academy status. It continues to provide education for girls aged 11 to 18. Ofsted inspections since 2011 assessed the school as “Good”. Marais Leenders is the current Headteacher.
Brentford School for Girls annual revenue was 12.3 million dollars in 2025. The school employs 39 people. It prides itself on providing an excellent education. It also nurtures broader skills. These skills help young women succeed in a changing world. In February 2016 the Department for Education placed it in the national ‘Top 100 non-selective state schools’. This was for the progress its students make.
Brentford School for Girls believes in vision creativity and excellence. It stands as a testament to its history. It embraces the future for its students. The school is located at 5 Boston Manor Road.