Brentside High School in Hanwell has built on last year’s academic performance — which ranked it among the top 15% nationally for A Levels, and in the top 5% and 16% for Level 2 and Level 3 BTECs — to record even better results in 2025.
More than three-quarters of students achieved at least one top grade at A*/A or Distinction*/Distinction, including the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Even more impressively, 92% of students secured at least one grade at A*-B or Distinction*-Merit.
Overall, A*-A grades accounted for 29% of results, with A*-B at 58%. Vocational qualifications were equally strong: 81% of all BTEC grades were Distinction*/Distinction, and 99% were within the Distinction* to Merit range.
Hider Mahdi, assistant headteacher (Sixth Form), said: “This year’s results reflect the extraordinary commitment and maturity of our students. Whether pursuing A Levels or BTECs, they have embraced every challenge and worked tirelessly to achieve their goals. What stands out most is their genuine curiosity, drive, and desire to make a difference beyond Brentside. They leave us not just with outstanding grades, but with the confidence and character to thrive in the next stage of their journeys.”
Charlotte Hames, headteacher, added: “Our fantastic students have achieved superb results this year, clearly demonstrating that their determination, resilience, and ambition have truly paid off. I am deeply grateful to our families for the unwavering support they’ve shown throughout this journey, and to our staff whose dedication and belief in each student has helped to make this success possible.”
Individual achievements include Alex (AAA*), Wiktoria (AAAA), Nali (AAAA), Ayub (AAAA), Amy (AAAB), Nada (AAAB), Najma (AAAB), Nooha (AAAB), Aman (AAAB), Jamie (AAAB), Maya (DiDiDiA), Emil (DiDiDiA), Deby (DiDiDiB), Sherwin (DiDiDiB) and Adriana (AADiDi).
Students are moving on to an array of university courses, apprenticeships and careers. Destinations include Dentistry, Neuroscience and Psychology at King’s College London; Computer Science at Durham; Medicine at St George’s; Law at Nottingham, Lancaster and Royal Holloway; Architecture at Kingston and Brighton; and Business and Management at Exeter, City, Kent and Reading. Some will pursue creative fields such as Set Design for Screen and Stage at Buckinghamshire New University, Practical Filmmaking at MetFilm, and Design Management at University of the Arts London, while others take up apprenticeships in real estate or careers in fitness.
