Acland Burghley School vs Gunnersbury Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acland Burghley School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,252 students
Gunnersbury Catholic School
Brentford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Acland Burghley School London, London | Gunnersbury Catholic School Brentford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #294 of 640 | #68 of 640 |
| National rank | #1415 of 4,090 | #315 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,252 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 80.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | 92.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 6.09 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 39.1 |
| town | London | Brentford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/ | www.gunnersbury.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gunnersbury Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 61.2).
- •Acland Burghley School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 1,248.
- •Acland Burghley School is co-educational and Gunnersbury Catholic School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acland Burghley School better than Gunnersbury Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Gunnersbury Catholic School ranks higher (88.3 vs 61.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acland Burghley School and Gunnersbury Catholic School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between London and Brentford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acland Burghley School: 1,252. Gunnersbury Catholic School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acland Burghley School and Gunnersbury Catholic School rank in London?
Acland Burghley School is 294th of 640 and Gunnersbury Catholic School is 68th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).