Gunnersbury Catholic School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Hounslow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gunnersbury Catholic School.

Brentford, TW89LB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
76.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.99
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 90.2%
Continue in education or training
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Ride
Boston Manor Road
Brentford, TW89LB
Phone
2085687281
Website
gunnersbury.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102545
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB
Website
http://www.gunnersbury.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1228 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,204
Free School Meals
16.1% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
63.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.3
English Attainment 8:
13.2
Maths Attainment 8:
12.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.3
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
74.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.4%
Ebacc Languages:
84.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.99
Progress 8 Range:
0.78 to 1.20
University Progression:
78.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
78.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
78%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
147 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
74.3 (+54.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
90.2 (+38.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
63.7 (+24.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
78.0 (+21.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.3 (6.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,204 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(62 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ad Altiora - aiming for highest"

Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Catholic identity at the heart of school life, with Mass weekly in the Chapel, daily prayer and liturgy, and active chaplaincy guided by Catholic Social Teaching.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Kevin S. Burke. The school has provided outstanding Catholic education for ninety years, nurturing pupils to strive for higher things (Ad Altiora). The school aims to be a thriving, caring community where academic success is complemented by spiritual, moral and social development, and where pupils are supported to reach their full potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Liturgical Leaders Laudato Si Group Jack Petchey Award Wellbeing Ambassadors Adoremus Choir

Facilities

Chapel (central place of worship in the school) Science and Technology laboratories Eco-garden Chamber Choir / music facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Follows National Curriculum guidance and includes Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) opportunities across subjects Leading Edge status with a focus on boys’ achievement, personal development and leadership Science College status with partnerships and hub roles with the Science Museum; links with the University of Surrey, St Mary’s University College and Imperial College Eco-garden as a learning resource to enhance understanding across Science, Geography, Business Studies and Art Recognised for innovative teaching and well-planned lessons (Ofsted citation); national Leading Edge recognition

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions 2026: to apply, complete the Common Application Form (CAF) via your Local Authority website and return Gunnersbury’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF). Submit a hard copy of the SIF, or email an image of the completed SIF, or complete the online SIF. For baptised Catholics, send a baptism certificate (hard copy or email). Catechumen or Eastern Orthodox applicants should provide confirmation from their religious leader. In-Year admissions are via the In-Year Application Form. Appeals registrations are available. Admissions Policy 2026-27, Supplementary Information Form, Admissions Privacy Notice, In Year Application Form, Appeals Registration Form are provided.

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