Located in Brentford, Gunnersbury Catholic School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Gunnersbury Catholic School currently has around 1236 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 93.9% boys and 6.1% girls. Around 15.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 24.8%. white british pupils make up about 22.1% , followed by african at 12%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 77% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: The Ride, Brentford, TW8 9LB
Website: http://www.gunnersbury.com/
Telephone: 02085687281
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hounslow
Headteacher / Principal: Mr K Burke
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 102545

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1228
Number of Pupils: 1236
Number of Boys: 1161
Number of Girls: 75

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White24.80%307
White British22.10%273
African12.00%148
Other (any other ethnic group)10.00%123
Other Mixed6.80%84
Indian6.60%81
Other Asian4.30%53
Irish2.80%34
White and Asian2.30%29
White and Black African1.80%22
Caribbean1.60%20
White and Black Caribbean1.50%18
Unclassified1.50%18
Pakistani1.00%12
Other Black0.70%9
Bangladeshi0.30%4
Chinese0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (1.13)
Of the 173 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 167 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
1.13
Local authority average
0.47
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
78%
Local authority average
45%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
86%
Local authority average
56%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
64.6
Local authority average
50.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.0
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Boston Park Road , TW8 9JF
3out of 4 342 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Ealing Primary School
Weymouth Avenue , Ealing W5 4EA
3out of 4 705 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Ealing First School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA
- not rated 705 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA
3out of 4 712 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Floreat Brentford Primary School
Unit 3 Trico House , Ealing Road TW8 0GD
- not rated 929 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Ealing Middle School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EA
- not rated 705 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fielding Middle School
Wyndham Road , Ealing W13 9TE
- not rated 1,063 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaklands Middle School
Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP
- not rated 1,935 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gunnersbury Catholic School
The Ride , Boston Manor Road TW8 9LB
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Ealing Fields Church of England High School
Little Ealing Lane , Ealing W5 4EJ
3out of 4 401 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Brentford School for Girls
5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG
- not rated 1,129 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Brentford School for Girls
5 Boston Manor Road , TW8 0PG
- not rated 1,129 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Bolder Academy
1 Macfarlane Lane , TW7 5DB
3out of 4 1,406 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Thames College
London Road , TW7 4HS
- not rated 3,071 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nishkam School West London
152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN
4out of 4 1,873 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Unity School
62a The Ride , TW8 9NL
- not rated 409 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
West London Performing Arts Academy (WLPA Academy)
268 Northfield Avenue , W5 4UB
- not rated 639 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable More About School
New Level Academy
Wyke Gardens , W7 2BB
- not rated 1,239 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Park School
Syon Park , TW8 8JF
- not rated 1,788 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of West London
Room Tc 203 , St Mary's Road W5 5RF
- not rated 1,794 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.