Gunnersbury Catholic School
Brentford, TW8 9LB · Hounslow · secondary school
1st of 20 secondary schools in Hounslow we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 906 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.28 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 80.7 · 95 | 30% | 2.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.99 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 63.5 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 80.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.99 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join the Chess Club, 3D Printing Club, Drama Club, Science and Engineering Club, Latin and Classics Society, Debating Society, Eco Group, and STEM Club. Musical groups include the Chamber Choir, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. The school offers a Sports Leader Award and trips to Operation Raleigh. An after-school club is available.
Getting in. The school has 1248 pupils in a capacity of 1228 places, meaning it is over capacity by 20. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the pressure of being over capacity for new applicants? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the after-school club operate for students with late finishes?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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