Gunnersbury Catholic School
#68 of 640 secondary schools in London
#315 of 4,090 nationally
About Gunnersbury Catholic School
Gunnersbury Catholic School is a local authority secondary located in Brentford, in the Hounslow local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18 and is a boys' school. In 2025 it enrolled 1,248 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary schools in England and 68th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,248; capacity filled 101.6%; grade 4+ english & maths 92.3%; ebacc average points 6.09.
There are 6 schools in Brentford; Gunnersbury Catholic School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)63.5
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)80.7%
- A level points per entry (10%)39.1
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gunnersbury Catholic School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,248
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 63.5
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 80.7%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 92.3%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 6.09
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 39.1
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Gunnersbury Catholic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Brentford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students · 313 m away
Ealing Fields Church of England High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
803 students · 367 m away
Little Ealing Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
674 students · 646 m away
Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 652 m away
Fielding Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,012 students · 973 m away
Brentford School for Girls
Brentford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
763 students · 1.0 km away
New Level Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
20 students · 1.1 km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Brentford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 1.1 km away
Lionel Primary School
Brentford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
611 students · 1.3 km away
Bolder Academy
Isleworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
909 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Acland Burghley School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,252 students
Swanlea School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,253 students
St James' Catholic High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students
George Green's School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,256 students
Woodford County High School
Woodford Green · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students
Wimbledon College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,266 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gunnersbury Catholic School a good school?
Gunnersbury Catholic School has a Success Index (England) of 88.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #68 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gunnersbury Catholic School rank in London?
Gunnersbury Catholic School ranks #68 of 640 secondary schools in London and #315 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gunnersbury Catholic School?
Gunnersbury Catholic School had 1,248 students in 2025.
Is Gunnersbury Catholic School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gunnersbury Catholic School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Gunnersbury Catholic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gunnersbury Catholic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.