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Gunnersbury Catholic School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onBrentford, TW8 9LB

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,192

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Attainment 8

63.5

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Hounslow

#181 of 3,216 nationally

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Gunnersbury Catholic School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Brentford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Gunnersbury Catholic School is a voluntary aided school in Brentford, Hounslow, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,236 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5, placing the school #1 in Hounslow and #181 of 3,216 nationally. 80.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 45.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 60.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

63.5

Grade 5+ E&M

80.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)45.9%

Entering EBacc82.90%

EBacc APS6.09

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83.60%

EBacc APS6.09

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS6.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS6.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS5.5

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

139

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.9%

Achieving A*–A34.2%

Achieving A*–B60.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.6%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

134

Retention rate93.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

130

Retention rate88.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

109

Retention rate96.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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06 May 2009

Inspection Report

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07 December 2005

Inspection Report

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07 February 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-05-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2005-12-07

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(33 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,236 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,236	40	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,240	47	3.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,201	29	2.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,204	20	1.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,206	42	3.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,194	34	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,192	46	3.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,198	50	4.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,208	37	3.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,205	45	3.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,207	30	2.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,227	51	4.2%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,234	10	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,241	50	4.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,238	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,238	48	3.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,240	66	5.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,203	26	2.2%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,209	74	6.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,211	50	4.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,210	48	4.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,215	45	3.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,221	40	3.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,188	61	5.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,193	53	4.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,198	51	4.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree80%

agree16%

disagree4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree21%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes12%

no88%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree25%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree81%

agree16%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree25%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Mark's Catholic School

Nishkam School West London

Reach Academy Feltham

Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ

Rivers Academy West London

Chiswick School