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Gunnersbury boys catholic school, Brentford

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VanessaF · 03/07/2010 20:09

Hello - I am considering sending my son to this school and would really like to know more about it. Any parents, teachers or pupils out there who could let me know what they think of the school, the teaching and the general standards. Thank you. Also whether you have got in and are from another borough, were there problems?

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Tilliemarie · 14/03/2018 13:45

Hi lemkamew I know this post is old I don’t know if your still on here, when you son got a place whereabouts was you on the waiting list at Gunnersbury I’m going through the whole waiting list this year
Thanks

evapipa · 01/02/2017 17:07

Anybody there that has a child going to Gunnersbury for 6th form. We have being offered st marks and gunnersbury and my daughter liked st marks but gunnersbury offers the aquinas program and she wants to study medicine and it will be great for her this program.. We need some opinions please , thansk

alienforce · 30/11/2016 15:14

Just to say that three months into Gunnersbury School it was the right choice for our boy. Fantastic school, boys are really encouraged to work hard and rewarded as a result. Would totally recommend.

cruusshed · 05/03/2016 16:17

Just to say that I work v near the school and have for years parked my car and walked through the streets nearby with the boys every morning. Can I just say I am so impressed with their delightful manners. I have never seen any agitation or incident in all those years! Parents and school should be v proud of the charming gentlemen that they are nurturing!

alienforce · 05/03/2016 10:17

Hi again . Feeling more positive anybody from richmond Twickenham st Margaret's old isle worth going ?

M1909 · 04/03/2016 20:30

Glad to hear of other boys starting without their primary pals. Feeling bad as no one from his class going, but if there are loads of boys in the same boat it will hopefully be easier to make friends. Plus the induction day will be a great help. Fingers crossed it will be the best decision ever. Are any other boys nervous about leaving their friends

Angetrain · 03/03/2016 19:45

My son has just been offered a place at Gunnersbury and I'm thrilled but nervous for him as he will not be going with any friends. So it was a relief to see the comments saying there are going to be other boys in his shoes! He will also have a journey to contend with, I hope we have made the right decision

M1909 · 02/03/2016 23:01

I live close so my son can walk, nearest tube is northfields on pic line, bus 65, e3 and e2 all are 10 mins walk. Still happy with decision to go there but dreading the day first day when he has to go in all on his own, going to be a blubbering mess (me, not him). Love the school, hope it's the right one, my only niggle is that I would prefer if it was co-ed

alienforce · 02/03/2016 22:08

Worried about distance and catchment area. The people who got offers yesterday do the live close to school and what about transport links

NWgirls · 02/03/2016 08:49

I know someone with two sons here - very, very happy with it. Focus not just on getting people to a C, but on A and A*s. One really good teacher just came back after an absence. High aspirations among many.

Casbotsproudmum · 02/03/2016 08:45

I have a friend with a son in this school, he loves it but just be prepared they get a lot of homework right from the start.

alienforce · 01/03/2016 23:56

Only one from his school going too. All the rest of his class got into same school. Bit daunting for him and I , but I did love the school. May be driving there .

M1909 · 01/03/2016 23:00

My son just got Gunnersbury as well, delighted, think it just dawned on him though that he will be the only one from his school going (bless him) but I think it is a fantastic school. Have you doubts ?

alienforce · 01/03/2016 22:20

Just offered Gunnersbury school secondary. Any help much appreciated

dinabar1966 · 04/10/2013 22:28

My son is in year 11 excellent school
Happy boys excellent education Fantastic sixth form.
excellent GCSE and A level results loads of sports
Highly recommended.

mrsshrimpy · 02/07/2011 21:36

I'm very pleased with Gunnersbury, thought they all looked miserable at the Oratory

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VanessaF · 21/08/2010 09:38

thanks for the advice. I have just checked out their A-level results and they are quite good, but other schools are a bit better. This is so stressful....I will see what the GCSE results say.

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seeker · 15/08/2010 07:53

OH god - Miss Salmondson was ghastly. Hello, rosalee - small world indeed!

I loved Miss Nethercott - she was the only teacher I ever had that I had any time for at all.

Lenkamew · 14/08/2010 14:39

Hi VanessaF! :) Yes you need to make plans now, get all the info you can. I would talk to the admissions sec and see where you stand on distance based on this years intake, they are really lovely at Gunnersbury and will be candid with you. I am thrilled my son is going to Gunnersbury, thought Oratory was a bit dry but each to his or her own!!

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VanessaF · 13/08/2010 20:25

Hi Lenkamew - My son is in year 5 now, but I want to sort out what school he goes to before he gets into year 6.

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rosalee10 · 11/08/2010 16:51

seeker, does the name Miss Salmonson ring a bell with you? She was the head at St Anne's when I was there, I didn't like her much -Miss Nethercott also taught me for English, small world, eh...??

Lenkamew · 29/07/2010 13:07

What year is your boy in now Vanessa?

seeker · 26/07/2010 23:49

Well, she was at least 120 when I knew her....

Trying to remember the name of the ghastly woman who was head during my brief ill fated stay. The only redeeming feature for me was a Miss Nethercott.

sue52 · 26/07/2010 13:32

I Loved Sister Stanny. She was at least 100 when I started there. She taught Latin as well as being Headteacher. Altogether now; amo amas amat. Happy days.

seeker · 26/07/2010 13:12

Gosh - even older than me! I was there from 1974-76. Do you remember Sr Mary Stanislaus?