Gunnersbury Catholic School vs New Level Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunnersbury Catholic School
Brentford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
New Level Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
20 students
| Measure | Gunnersbury Catholic School Brentford, London | New Level Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #68 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #315 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,248 | 20 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,248 | 20 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | – |
| town | Brentford | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gunnersbury.com/ | newlevel.brent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gunnersbury Catholic School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 20.
- •Gunnersbury Catholic School is a local authority school while New Level Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gunnersbury Catholic School is boys and New Level Academy is co-educational.
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 Gunnersbury Catholic School better than New Level Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gunnersbury Catholic School and New Level Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brentford and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gunnersbury Catholic School: 1,248. New Level Academy: 20. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gunnersbury Catholic School and New Level Academy rank in London?
Gunnersbury Catholic School is 68th of 640 and New Level Academy is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).