The Duke of Northumberland donated the handsome building that still houses this school in 1906, and the chapel bells have marked the hours for generations of west London girls ever since. Founded in 1796 as a Sunday school to educate children too poor for the established institutions, The Green School for Girls has evolved into a thriving Church of England academy where nearly 900 pupils of all faiths thrive alongside a strong Christian ethos. Academic results sit above England averages; girls progress to Russell Group and Oxbridge universities; behaviour is consistently praised. The school ranks 721st in England for GCSE performance (top 16% nationally, FindMySchool ranking), placing it well above the comprehensive average. Despite being oversubscribed and hotly contested, the school is described as genuinely multicultural, with around a third of pupils from Muslim families.
The five houses named after trees – Beeches, Chestnuts, Elms, Oaks and Willows – form the social backbone of the school. Each carries its own identity and distinct colour, creating a sense of belonging from Year 7 onwards. Girls describe the school as caring and supportive. The pastoral care is legendary locally; parents repeatedly mention daughters gaining confidence through performing in plays, playing sport or being quietly encouraged to question assumptions. The school feels consciously inclusive; while Church of England values permeate the curriculum and calendar, the school explicitly welcomes families of other faiths and no faith. Assemblies and carol services carry religious meaning for some pupils and cultural significance for all.
Mrs Sally Yarrow, who has led the school since 2015 as CEO and Executive Headteacher of the wider Green School Trust, brings both musical training (BMus degree) and teaching credentials. Her leadership has steered the school through academy conversion and into a period of visible confidence. The Head of School, Mr Lee Thomas, works alongside her. Together they oversee a school where the atmosphere feels purposeful but never pressured, structured yet warm.
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The school's motto reflects its ethos: "Let your light shine", drawing from Matthew 5:16. The five-form entry structure means approximately 150 pupils per year group through to Year 11, large enough for genuine social breadth but not so massive that girls become anonymous. The Victorian and Edwardian buildings occupy substantial grounds at Busch Corner; the campus has been renovated and extended thoughtfully over decades without losing its period character.
In 2024, girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.7, well above the England average of 45.9. This means the average grade across eight qualifications sits firmly in the upper range. 38% of all GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, above the England average of 54%, indicating strong but not elite-level performance. Progress 8 scores of +0.64 show pupils make well above-average progress from their starting points, a significant endorsement of teaching quality and value-added.
The school ranks 721st in England for GCSE results (FindMySchool ranking), placing it in the top 16% nationally and 6th among the 45 secondary schools in Hounslow. That position reflects consistent, above-average performance rather than exceptional outlier results. Nearly 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Mathematics GCSEs, the solid benchmark for university consideration.
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) entry rate of 28% sits above the England average, with an average EBacc points score of 4.98, well ahead of the 4.08 England average. This indicates girls are taking the broader suite of subjects (languages, sciences, humanities) that universities increasingly value.
The sixth form, notably co-educational alongside the girls' main school, offers A-level study with a mixed cohort that brings genuine breadth. 40% of A-level entries achieved grades A*-B, with 4% at A* and 16% at A grade, placing the sixth form in the middle band nationally (60th percentile). While this is a lower percentile than GCSE performance, it reflects the fact that A-level entry is self-selected and that the school welcomes sixth formers from a wide range of prior attainment. The Ofsted inspection specifically praised sixth form provision as Outstanding, noting the quality of teaching and the ambition of the curriculum.
In the 2023-24 cohort of sixth form leavers, 90% progressed to university, with 1 student securing an Oxbridge place from 6 applications. A small number entered further education, apprenticeships, or employment, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the sixth form intake.
England ranks and key metrics (where available)
A-Level A*-B
40.45%
% of students achieving grades A*-B
GCSE 9–7
37.8%
% of students achieving grades 9-7
Teaching is characterised by clear structures and high expectations. The Ofsted inspection (October 2023) awarded Outstanding for Quality of Education, noting that curriculum planning is ambitious and that pupils benefit from expert subject knowledge. Teachers here combine rigour with genuine engagement; girls speak of feeling challenged but supported, of being taken seriously as thinkers rather than simply as exam candidates.
The curriculum balances breadth with depth. Core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education) are supplemented by genuinely meaningful options. Drama, Music and Art are all treated as serious academic disciplines, not add-ons. Science is offered as either a double award (Trilogy) or as three discrete GCSEs in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, allowing girls to choose depth if they show aptitude. Modern Languages (French and Spanish) are embedded throughout; the school runs residential trips to Malaga with daily language tuition for those studying Spanish, and Le Touquet exchanges for French learners. Girls speak fluently about language clubs run during the week: French and Spanish speaking clubs operate weekly.
Computing is embedded across the curriculum, with specialist Computer Science GCSE available for those seeking deeper study. Technology is woven through Design and Technology, where the department runs textile, food technology, practical electronics and resistant materials options – with 18 sewing machines, three embroidery machines and two overlocking machines to support practical work.
The school has been a specialist science college since 2004, and science provision remains strong. Lessons are structured around problem-solving and investigative work. Individual instrument tuition is available across strings, brass, woodwind, guitar, drums and voice, with ensembles providing performance opportunities for all levels.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
FMS Inspection Score calculated by FindMySchool based on official inspection data.
In 2024, 90% of sixth form leavers progressed to university. Beyond this headline figure, specific destination data shows girls securing places at a mix of Russell Group and specialist institutions. The school does not publish detailed Russell Group breakdowns, but Oxbridge remains modest (1 place in the measurement year), reflecting the comprehensive nature of the intake.
Sixth form students from GCSE cohorts progress both internally and externally. Many pupils from the main school move seamlessly into the co-educational sixth form, while others move to selective sixth forms or independent schools. The school works actively to support sixth form entry guidance through taster lessons and careful transition planning, recognising that Year 11 represents a choice point for many families.
Total Offers
1
Offer Success Rate: 16.7%
Cambridge
1
Offers
Oxford
0
Offers
Extracurricular life is genuinely rich, with over 15 distinct clubs and societies running throughout the year. The department structure reveals the school's priorities: Music, Drama and Art departments all field dedicated co-curricular programmes.
Music features prominently. The TGSG Choir and TGSG Band provide ensemble opportunities open to all abilities. All students learn keyboard in Year 7, laying foundations for broader musical engagement. Ukulele club offers an accessible entry point for those new to instruments. GCSE Composition workshops support girls working toward examinations. Pupils have regular opportunities to perform: the school holds termly assemblies, carol services, and formal concerts where ensembles showcase work. The school actively encourages instrumental tuition both in-school (taught by visiting specialists) and externally, recognising that nearly half the secondary population at well-resourced schools learn an instrument during their education.
Drama is equally prominent. The Performing and Creative Arts faculty coordinates GCSE and A-level Drama alongside school productions. Theatre visits are integral to A-level study, with workshops from professional companies. The school regularly hosts visiting productions including National Theatre and Library Theatre productions. The stage enables girls to gain confidence through performance, a theme parents consistently praise.
Sport provision spans traditional and developing disciplines. Netball and Football dominate the autumn and spring terms at team level; Badminton, Cross Country, Athletics and Rounders round out seasonal fixtures. The school enters borough competitions across these disciplines and specifically competes in the National Youth Rowing Competition, with Indoor Rowing clubs meeting regularly. Girls develop skills from individual pursuits (Indoor Rowing, Athletics) through to collective team sports. The PE department runs Badminton clubs, Football clubs, and general fitness activities. Sports Leaders Award and Level 3 CTEC Sport and Physical Activity are available at sixth form for those seeking formal qualification in sports leadership.
Facilities on and adjacent to the site include netball courts with good provision for multiple simultaneous fixtures. Indoor Rowing machines enable year-round training regardless of weather.
The school benefits from its science college designation. Computing and technology are embedded beyond the classroom through Computer Science clubs. Debate club operates with regular preparations for local competitions. Pupils participate in borough-level competitions including the Hounslow Teen Read, Speed Read and Poetry Slam, showing how English enrichment extends beyond lessons.
Duke of Edinburgh Awards are central to the school's ethos of service and personal development. The programme runs country hikes (traditionally held in Dorset), structured volunteering in the local Hounslow community, and skill development across physical and personal dimensions. The awards programme explicitly aims to strengthen school links with the wider borough and position Green School girls as leaders in community cohesion projects.
An annual ski trip runs during the Easter holidays, led by experienced staff. Theatre and cinema trips supplement GCSE and A-level study. These enrichment activities – from skiing to theatre visits to volunteering hikes – signal that the school values experience beyond the classroom as part of education.
Student Leadership structures give girls agency. Form tutors, Year Group Leaders, and House Captains all come from the sixth form and senior year groups, creating visible role models. The Jack Petchey Award programme recognises young leaders who have made a difference in their communities or within school. Student voice is genuinely sought: School Council, Student Leadership meetings, and feedback mechanisms ensure girls have genuine influence on school direction.
This is a vastly oversubscribed school. In the admissions data, the school received 438 applications for 140 places, a subscription ratio of 3.13 – meaning roughly three applicants for every place. The furthest distance at which a place was offered was 2.126 miles in the measured year. Distances vary annually based on applicant distribution; proximity provides priority but does not guarantee a place.
The school is non-selective and welcomes girls of all faiths and none, though Church of England values and ethos are woven through the curriculum and calendar. Girls are expected to participate in Christian acts of worship and to engage with the religious studies curriculum, though the school explicitly welcomes families of other faiths. About a third of the pupil population comes from Muslim families; Hindu, Christian and secular families are equally represented, making this a genuinely multicultural learning environment in practice.
Applications are made through Hounslow LA's coordinated admissions process. Admission relies on distance as the primary criterion after looked-after children and those with EHCPs. Families should verify current distance thresholds with the LA before assuming a place. The school does not interview; entry is based on the admissions criteria alone.
Applications
438
Total received
Places Offered
140
Subscription Rate
3.1x
Apps per place
The standard of pastoral care consistently emerges as the school's greatest strength. Each girl knows her form tutor and Head of Year; staff know pupils as individuals. The house system ensures pupils retain their house identity from Year 7 to Year 11, creating continuity and a sense of belonging. House points, house competitions and house assemblies reinforce community beyond the tutor group.
Behaviour is consistently praised. Girls feel safe and supported. The school takes safeguarding seriously, with clear policies and staff training. For pupils requiring additional emotional or mental health support, a trained counsellor visits weekly. PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship Education) is embedded throughout the timetable, not tacked on. Years 7-9 receive Enrichment lessons; Year 10-11 students have Study Support sessions that focus on both academic skills and wider development.
The school day runs from 8:50am to 3:20pm. Wraparound care and after-school activities are available, with details on the school website. The school is easily accessible by public transport: the H37, 267 and 281 bus lines serve the Busch Corner location. The nearby Kew Bridge and Gunnersbury stations provide rail links. Parking is limited on-site; families may find street parking in surrounding residential areas challenging during peak times.
Uniform is required: the school retains formal dress expectations. Full details are on the website. Lunch is served in the school café, with options for pupils with dietary requirements. Girls may bring packed lunches. Trips form part of the curriculum; parents can expect annual charges for day trips and optional residential experiences (ski trip, language exchanges).
Oversubscription and Distance. With three applicants for every place, admission is genuinely competitive. Families without a close connection to the school should not assume a place. Even families within the catchment may find entry uncertain if overall demand remains high. Check the current admissions criteria with Hounslow LA and verify your exact distance from school before relying on a place.
Church of England Ethos. The school's Christian character is genuine and woven through daily life: chapel, assemblies, Christian prayer in gatherings, RE curriculum centred on Christian theology, and the expectation of participation in Christian services. Families uncomfortable with this level of Christian presence should carefully visit and discuss with the school whether this is the right fit. That said, the school explicitly welcomes and successfully educates families of other faiths and none; the multicultural intake and the school's genuine inclusivity mean it is not a school exclusively for Christians.
Sixth Form Entry. The sixth form is co-educational and draws both from the main school and external applicants. Entry requirements for girls from outside the school are consistent with national patterns (typically five GCSEs at grade 5 or above). Girls should not assume automatic sixth form entry from the main school; however, the vast majority of internal applicants do progress.
A-Level Performance Gradient. GCSE results sit well above England averages; A-level results sit in the middle range nationally. This gap reflects the comprehensive entry to sixth form rather than any decline in teaching quality, but families seeking elite A-level outcomes (top 5% nationally) should be aware that this is not the school's profile.
The Green School for Girls delivers genuine, inclusive education grounded in nearly 230 years of community service. The consistency of pastoral care, the friendliness of the atmosphere, and the above-average GCSE results create a school where girls feel known, valued and genuinely educated. The multicultural community is not tokenistic; it is integral to how the school works. Best suited to families within the tight distance catchment who value pastoral care and Christian values alongside solid academic outcomes, and who want their daughters educated in a diverse, welcoming environment. For families seeking the absolute highest exam results at A-level or a secular alternative, other options may be more aligned. But for girls who thrive in caring, structured communities where they feel seen as individuals, this school delivers both academic rigour and genuine wellbeing. The greatest barrier is securing a place, not the education once you're in.
Yes. The school was rated Good overall by Ofsted in October 2023, with Outstanding ratings for Quality of Education, Personal Development and Sixth Form Provision. GCSE results place it in the top 16% of schools in England (FindMySchool ranking), well above England averages. Girls consistently progress to university, with 90% of sixth form leavers entering higher education. The school is significantly oversubscribed, reflecting strong local demand. Parents consistently praise the pastoral care and the welcoming, multicultural atmosphere.
The school is non-selective and admits through Hounslow LA's coordinated admissions process. Admission is based primarily on distance from school, after looked-after children and those with EHCPs. In the most recent year, the school received approximately 438 applications for 140 places, making it highly oversubscribed. The furthest distance at which a place was offered was 2.126 miles. Families should verify current distance criteria with Hounslow LA, as thresholds vary annually based on applicant numbers.
Yes. Although the school is Church of England with a Christian ethos, it explicitly welcomes and successfully educates pupils of all faiths and none. Approximately a third of the pupil population are from Muslim families; Hindu, Christian and secular families are equally represented. Girls of all faiths are expected to participate in RE lessons and Christian acts of worship as part of the curriculum, though the school respects the diversity of beliefs within its community.
The sixth form is co-educational and offers A-level study alongside CTEC and other qualifications. Entry is available to both internal pupils and external applicants meeting the standard criteria (typically five GCSEs at grade 5 or above). The Ofsted inspection rated sixth form provision as Outstanding. Over 25 A-level subjects are available, from traditional subjects like English, Mathematics and Sciences to less common options. A-level Drama benefits from theatre visits and workshops with professional companies. In 2024, 90% of sixth form leavers progressed to university.
The school offers netball, football, badminton, cross-country, athletics and rowing (indoor and outdoor). The school competes in the National Youth Rowing Competition and borough-level fixtures. Beyond sport, the school runs music ensembles (TGSG Choir and Band, Ukulele Club), drama productions, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, debate club, and subject-specific clubs. All activities are designed to be accessible; competitive pathways exist for those seeking them, but inclusive participation is the priority.
A-Level Drama is offered through the Performing and Creative Arts faculty. Students benefit from regular theatre visits and workshops with professional companies and directors, attending performances at venues including the National Theatre. Masterclasses and visiting practitioner work enrich the course. A-Level Music is equally robust. Both subjects are assessed through performance and analytical work. The sixth form benefits from strong internal facilities and high-quality specialist teaching.
The school is significantly oversubscribed. In the measured admissions year, approximately 438 girls applied for 140 places (a ratio of about 3 to 1). Admission is based on distance, making proximity to Busch Corner, Isleworth a critical factor. Families living close to the school have a reasonable chance; families at distance may face a substantial shortfall. Distances vary annually, so the threshold changes from year to year. Families should verify the current admissions criteria with Hounslow LA and check their exact distance before assuming a place.
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