St Gregory's Catholic Science College
110%
Capacity
1,160
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Science College
St Gregory's Catholic Science College sits within Brent, a London borough with 18 secondary schools, eight of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school ranks sixth in the local authority by Progress 8 score, placing it behind high-performing peers such as Michaela Community School, Wembley High Technology College and JFS. Its most recent graded inspection, in 2019, rated the school Outstanding overall, with leadership and management also judged Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that these high standards are being maintained, and the sixth form provision was separately rated Outstanding. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 566 applications for 187 places, with 207 first-preference applications resulting in 167 offers. This level of demand reflects its strong local reputation, and it is worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Claremont High School, is less than a kilometre away, giving families in the area a cluster of high-performing options.
Academically, St Gregory's delivers results that are well above average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.73 is exactly in line with the Brent local authority average, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than the national average. The Attainment 8 score stands at 57.5, and 85.8 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school places a strong emphasis on the English Baccalaureate, with 94.5 per cent of pupils entered for the EBacc suite of subjects and 51.4 per cent achieving a grade 4 or above across all five components. In the sixth form, the value-added score of 0.43 is classed as well above average, and the average points per entry is 39.14, equivalent to a B grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B- grade. Progress in maths is particularly strong, with a Progress 8 score of 0.95, while English progress is more modest at 0.38.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, an astro turf pitch, a chapel, a sixth form centre, and dedicated music and art studios. Sports on offer include football, rugby, cricket, swimming and martial arts, while clubs range from debate and orchestra to Young Enterprise and an eco club. The school supports a wide spectrum of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Parent feedback is very positive: 91 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, and 93 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. The school is Roman Catholic in character, which may be a factor for some families, but it is open to all. Given its strong academic outcomes and oversubscribed status, this is a school best suited to families who value high expectations, a structured environment, and a clear focus on EBacc-style academic breadth.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Donnington Road, Harrow, Brent, HA3 0NB |
| Headteacher | Madeleine Moran |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 1,160 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,160 / 1,058 (110% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.73)
254th of 3,141
Nationally
99th of 487
In London
7th of 13
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
42.3
'22/23
41.2
'23/24
39.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2356%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 179 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)56%
- Sixth form college23%
- FE college17%
- Not sustained2%
- Apprenticeship1%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 98 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
26%
Russell Group
28%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)71%
- Employment8%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Not sustained3%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics19
- Sociology16
- Government and Politics13
- Chemistry11
- History11
- Psychology11
- Biology9
- Business Studies:Single9
- Economics9
- Religious Studies9
- Art and Design (Fine Art)8
- English Literature8
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
114 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed187
566
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
207 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian34.5%
- White (other)22.8%
- White British13.3%
- Mixed8.2%
- Black0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Donnington Road, Harrow
Brent, HA3 0NB
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