Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ

A good academy converter school in Hounslow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ.

Isleworth, TW76XF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.73
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 87.2%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 October 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St John's Road
Isleworth, TW76XF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137928
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
St John's Road, Isleworth, TW7 6XF
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GUMLEY HOUSE CONVENT SCHOOL FCJ
Capacity
1220 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
1,107
Free School Meals
21.5% (238 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.9
English Attainment 8:
12.0
Maths Attainment 8:
11.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.9
Ebacc English:
95.7%
Ebacc Entry:
48.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
77.1%
Ebacc Languages:
71.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.73
Progress 8 Range:
0.52 to 0.94
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
102 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
87.2 (+35.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
48.4 (+29.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.9 (+19.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.73 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
69 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
138
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,107 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
(7 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
(13 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Vive Ut Vivas"

Excellence Companionship Dignity Justice Hope Gentleness

Gumley House is a Catholic school for girls, with boys admitted into the Sixth Form. We are rooted in gospel values and will ensure that the education that your daughter will receive will have Christ at the centre.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Stephen Byrne congratulates GCSE students on their achievements, emphasises the school’s aim to provide the highest standard of education and life skills, and expresses pride in the Gumley community and the support of staff and families.

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre (refurbished with independent study area, common room, kitchen and chill-out space)

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum as a minimum with EBacc focus Gumley 8 teaching approach (in-class assessment with high-level questioning, no hands up, verbal feedback, DIRT, I Can/PLC, Learning Snapshots, key assessed work, end-of-year assessments) KS3–KS4 curriculum with Year 9 option choices and transition to GCSE/BTEC Curriculum aims to prepare students for higher education and the world of work; includes enhanced careers focus and enrichment opportunities Sixth Form offers three pathways with A Level and BTEC courses, enrichment and Scholars Programme

SEND Provision

SEND information and policies are available on the school website. The SENDCo can be contacted at [email protected]. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be created before joining Gumley House. The HOUNSLOW SEND Local Offer is linked from the SEND pages.

Admissions Criteria

Gumley House is a Catholic school for girls with priority of admission for Catholic applicants; applicants from other denominations and faiths may apply. The Published Admission Numbers (PAN) are 168 for Years 7–9 and 180 for Years 10–11. Admissions are governed by the Governing Body. Applications require the Common Application Form (CAF) and the school’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF); Catholic applicants may provide a Certificate of Catholic Practice. Deadlines noted (31 October 2025 for some applications; initial offers on 2 March 2026). In-year admissions are possible if vacancies exist. Appeals process via Independent Appeals Panel.

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