Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ

About Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ

Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ, is a girls’ secondary school in Hounslow that is clearly in demand. With 1,077 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,220, it is not quite full, but the oversubscription figures tell a different story: for 153 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 454 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.97. Only 76 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 76 were offered places. The school’s intake reflects a diverse community, with 23.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals — higher than the national average of around 22% and notably above the Hounslow average for state secondaries, which sits at roughly 18%. This suggests Gumley House serves a genuinely mixed catchment, drawing families from across the borough who value its Roman Catholic character and single-sex environment. The school is led by headteacher Stephen Byrne and operates as a state-funded convent school, with a chapel on site and a strong sense of identity that runs through its facilities and ethos.

Academically, Gumley House performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.73 is ranked 5th out of 19 schools in Hounslow, placing it in the top 10% nationally. That score is significantly higher than the LA average of 0.44, meaning pupils here make nearly three-quarters of a grade more progress per subject than similar students nationally. Attainment 8 sits at 58.9, and 87.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 58.5%, with 48.4% achieving the benchmark at grade 4 or above. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school retained its Good rating overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. However, the sixth form was rated Requires Improvement, and its value-added score of -0.18 is below average, with a progress banding of ‘Below average’. At A-level, the average grade was C+, with points per entry of 33.44. This is a school that excels at GCSE but where post-16 outcomes need attention.

The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, music rooms, an ICT suite, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer range from netball and gymnastics to martial arts and rugby, while clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise, and eco club. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and physical or sensory impairments. For families considering Gumley House, the key draw is its strong GCSE performance in a single-sex, faith-based setting, combined with genuine diversity in its intake. The oversubscription data suggests it is a popular choice, particularly among those who prioritise academic progress and a structured environment. However, parents with children aiming for a high-performing sixth form may want to investigate the post-16 provision more closely, given the Requires Improvement rating and below-average value added.

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