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Gunnersbury Boys' School

Coordinates: 51°29′35″N 0°18′52″W / 51.49306°N 0.31444°W / 51.49306; -0.31444
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Gunnersbury Catholic School
Address
Map
The Ride

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TW8 9LB

England
Coordinates51°29′35″N 0°18′52″W / 51.49306°N 0.31444°W / 51.49306; -0.31444
Information
TypeVoluntary aided school
MottoAd Altiora (To Higher Things)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1932
FounderFr William Roche
Local authorityHounslow
Department for Education URN102545 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadKevin Burke
GenderMale (mixed 6th Form)
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1215
HousesWarren
Pole
Dunstan
Bourne
Roche
Newman
Websitehttp://www.gunnersbury.com

Gunnersbury Boys' School is a Roman Catholic secondary school for boys with specialist Science College status.[1][2] It is situated in Brentford, London.[3] The school was founded in 1932 by Fr William Roche.

Academic performance

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In 2019, the school's GCSE results were above average compared to the national and local authority figures.[4] 69% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs.[4] Pupils' progress was "well above average" and the school's Attainment 8 score was also above average.[4] The proportion of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate was higher than average.[4]

Inspection judgements

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As of 2023, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection was in Jan 2023 with the judgement of Outstanding.[5]

Notable former pupils

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Gunnersbury Grammar School

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References

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  1. ^ "Gunnersbury Catholic School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  2. ^ "STEM Club". www.gunnersbury.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Gunnersbury Catholic Boys School Brentford". nnet-server.com. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d "Gunnersbury Catholic School". Find and compare schools in England. Gov.UK. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  5. ^ Cathie Munt (2009). "Gunnersbury Catholic School". Ofsted. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  6. ^ Ross, Deborah (17 May 1998). "All the rage, and how he survived it: Tony Slattery". The Independent. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
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