In 1898 the master was Evan Phillips, mistress Mrs Emma Phillips; it could accommodate 700 children, average attendance was 600. In a 1911 directory it was noted the school could accommodate 730 children but had an average attendance of 511 children. Infants were no longer taught there.

The building closed in 1930 when Brentford Secondary Modern opened and the building was demolished in 1936. (See 'Brentford Past' by Gillian Clegg for more details of this and other Brentford schools.)

The photo shows Old Spring Gardens with a sign for J. Roger(s) to the far left, then no. 255, which was occupied by Henry A Hine, signwriter and house decorator in 1901, then James Pither, bricklayer in 1891 and 1901 censuses, with a sign 'Builder' at no. 256. The cluster of people are outside no. 257, the right of way under part of the cottage to the school playground is visible. The sign 'Hardings Court' is above this entry.

The school itself has handsome wrought iron railings and tall classrooms with large windows. It is set back a little from the road and has a lot of bare trees at the front - not a summer photo.

Information about properties up to and including no. 257 and the schools and further along the High Street.