The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.5
19.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
38.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Head
- Mr K Burke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 313m away
Ealing Fields Church of England High School
Secondary · 367m away
Unity School
Independent · 375m away
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 652m away
Brentford School for Girls
Secondary · 1.0km away
New Level Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lionel Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Gunnersbury Catholic School a selective school?
No. Gunnersbury Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Gunnersbury Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Gunnersbury Catholic School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gunnersbury Catholic School?
Gunnersbury Catholic School currently has 1,236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gunnersbury Catholic School take?
Gunnersbury Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gunnersbury Catholic School?
Gunnersbury Catholic School is in Brentford, TW8 9LB, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gunnersbury Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gunnersbury Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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