Gunnersbury Boys' School
Gunnersbury Boys' School is a Roman Catholic Secondary School for boys. It is situated in Brentford, London.[1] The school was founded in 1932 by Fr William Roche.
Gunnersbury Catholic School | |
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Address | |
The Ride , TW8 9LB England | |
Coordinates | 51°29′35″N 0°18′52″W |
Information | |
Type | Voluntary aided school |
Motto | Ad Altiora (Aim For The Highest) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1932 |
Founder | Fr William Roche |
Local authority | Hounslow |
Department for Education URN | 102545 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Head | Mr Kevin Burke |
Gender | Male (mixed 6th Form) |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1215 |
Houses | Warren Pole Dunstan Bourne Roche Newman |
Former name | Gunnersbury Catholic Grammar School |
Diocese | Westminster |
Pastoral Mentor | Mr Selwyn Boothe |
Specialist Subject | Science |
Website | http://www.gunnersbury.com |
Academic performance
In 2019, the school's GCSE results were above average compared to the national and local authority figures.[2] 69% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs.[2] Pupils' progress was "well above average" and the school's Attainment 8 score was also above average.[2] The proportion of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate was higher than average.[2]
Inspection judgements
As of 2020, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection was in 2009, with the judgement of Outstanding.[3]
Notable former pupils
Gunnersbury Grammar School
- Tony Slattery, comedian, actor[4]
- Richard O'Sullivan, actor
- Jamie Kensit,[5] Guitarist of band Eighth Wonder[6]
- Nick Knowles, presenter
- Marland Yarde, rugby player
- Kieran Campbell, rugby player
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References
- "Gunnersbury Catholic Boys School Brentford". nnet-server.com. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- "Gunnersbury Catholic School". Find and compare schools in England. Gov.UK. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- Cathie Munt (2009). "Gunnersbury Catholic School". Ofsted. Ofsted. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- Ross, Deborah (17 May 1998). "All the rage, and how he survived it: Tony Slattery". The Independent. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- Eighth Wonder
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