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Gunnersbury Catholic School
The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB, Hounslow
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.4 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,236
Capacity
1,228
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. The school also reports a high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at 92%, with 81% attaining grade 5 or higher. Additionally, the strong EBacc entry rate of 83% reflects a commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 63.5 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 92% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 81% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 83% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 72% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other24.8%
White British22.1%
Black African12.0%
Other10.0%
Mixed Other6.8%
Asian Indian6.6%
Asian Other4.3%
White Irish2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.49337, -0.31394 · TW8 9LB
School details
Local authorityHounslow
RegionLondon
URN102545
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.gunnersbury.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gunnersbury Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Gunnersbury Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Gunnersbury Catholic School a good school?
Gunnersbury Catholic School scores 95.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Gunnersbury Catholic School in GCSEs?
Gunnersbury Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5. 92% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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