What did Ofsted judge Gunnersbury Catholic School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Gunnersbury Catholic School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Gunnersbury Catholic School?

Gunnersbury Catholic School has 1,248 pupils on roll.

What ages does Gunnersbury Catholic School take?

Gunnersbury Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Gunnersbury Catholic School located?

Gunnersbury Catholic School is located in Brentford, TW8 9LB, Hounslow.

How do I apply to Gunnersbury Catholic School?

Gunnersbury Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Gunnersbury Catholic School have a religious character?

Yes — Gunnersbury Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Gunnersbury Catholic School?

When Gunnersbury Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Category One — Baptised Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Baptised Catholic children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after; 2. Category Two — Baptised Catholic children; 3. Category Three — Other ‘looked after’ children and children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after who are not baptised Catholic, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 184 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority One: Those with a sibling on roll in the school, or in the Sixth Form (not Sixth Form attendees from our Consortium Schools – Appendix 5) who will be attending Gunnersbury at the time of admission. Priority Two: Children with a parent employed by Gunnersbury School for two or more years at the time of application. Priority Three: Those whose home address (Appendix 4) is closest to the School.

What is the largest ethnic background at Gunnersbury Catholic School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.6% of pupils at Gunnersbury Catholic School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Gunnersbury Catholic School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Category One — Baptised Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Baptised Catholic children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after.
2Category Two — Baptised Catholic children.
3Category Three — Other ‘looked after’ children and children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after who are not baptised Catholic.
4Category Four — Catechumens and Members of other Eastern Christian Churches.
5Category Five — All other applicants.

If two applications tie: Priority One: Those with a sibling on roll in the school, or in the Sixth Form (not Sixth Form attendees from our Consortium Schools – Appendix 5) who will be attending Gunnersbury at the time of admission. Priority Two: Children with a parent employed by Gunnersbury School for two or more years at the time of application. Priority Three: Those whose home address (Appendix 4) is closest to the School.

Category order applies within each category; tie-break priorities (sibling, staff, distance) determine order when a category is oversubscribed. Random allocation used for equal distances.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Gunnersbury Catholic School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gunnersbury Catholic School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Gunnersbury Catholic School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Gunnersbury Catholic School?: Gunnersbury Catholic School has 1,248 pupils on roll.
What ages does Gunnersbury Catholic School take?: Gunnersbury Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Gunnersbury Catholic School located?: Gunnersbury Catholic School is located in Brentford, TW8 9LB, Hounslow.
How do I apply to Gunnersbury Catholic School?: Gunnersbury Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Gunnersbury Catholic School have a religious character?: Yes — Gunnersbury Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Gunnersbury Catholic School?: When Gunnersbury Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Category One — Baptised Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Baptised Catholic children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after; 2. Category Two — Baptised Catholic children; 3. Category Three — Other ‘looked after’ children and children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after who are not baptised Catholic, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 184 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority One: Those with a sibling on roll in the school, or in the Sixth Form (not Sixth Form attendees from our Consortium Schools – Appendix 5) who will be attending Gunnersbury at the time of admission. Priority Two: Children with a parent employed by Gunnersbury School for two or more years at the time of application. Priority Three: Those whose home address (Appendix 4) is closest to the School.
What is the largest ethnic background at Gunnersbury Catholic School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.6% of pupils at Gunnersbury Catholic School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Gunnersbury Catholic School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Category One — Baptised Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Baptised Catholic children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after.
2Category Two — Baptised Catholic children.
3Category Three — Other ‘looked after’ children and children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after who are not baptised Catholic.
4Category Four — Catechumens and Members of other Eastern Christian Churches.
5Category Five — All other applicants.

Category order applies within each category; tie-break priorities (sibling, staff, distance) determine order when a category is oversubscribed. Random allocation used for equal distances.

Gunnersbury Catholic School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gunnersbury Catholic School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Gunnersbury Catholic School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Gunnersbury Catholic School?: Gunnersbury Catholic School has 1,248 pupils on roll.
What ages does Gunnersbury Catholic School take?: Gunnersbury Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Gunnersbury Catholic School located?: Gunnersbury Catholic School is located in Brentford, TW8 9LB, Hounslow.
How do I apply to Gunnersbury Catholic School?: Gunnersbury Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Gunnersbury Catholic School have a religious character?: Yes — Gunnersbury Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Gunnersbury Catholic School?: When Gunnersbury Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Category One — Baptised Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Baptised Catholic children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after; 2. Category Two — Baptised Catholic children; 3. Category Three — Other ‘looked after’ children and children who have been adopted (including Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children), or made the subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders immediately after having been looked after who are not baptised Catholic, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 184 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority One: Those with a sibling on roll in the school, or in the Sixth Form (not Sixth Form attendees from our Consortium Schools – Appendix 5) who will be attending Gunnersbury at the time of admission. Priority Two: Children with a parent employed by Gunnersbury School for two or more years at the time of application. Priority Three: Those whose home address (Appendix 4) is closest to the School.
What is the largest ethnic background at Gunnersbury Catholic School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.6% of pupils at Gunnersbury Catholic School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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