Considering a place where faith meets innovation? That is St Gregory’s Catholic Science College. Located in Kenton this school stands near the Harrow border. It welcomes students from both boroughs.
St Gregory’s Catholic Science College is more than just a school. It is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school. It also has a sixth form. The school converted to academy status in January 2016. Now it is sponsored by the All Saints’ Trust. Before that St Gregory’s Catholic Science College was a voluntary aided school.
St Gregory’s Catholic Science College has seen great success. Students achieve highly valued GCSEs. These include statistics and business studies. Most students achieve 70% A-A*. While mainly Roman Catholic the school accepts pupils from other religions too.
The school has a rich history. The URN for St Gregory’s Catholic Science College is 142560. The DfE number is 304/5406. The UKPRN is 10055168. Madeleine Moran is the headteacher. The age range is 11 to 18.
The school’s capacity is 1058 pupils. Currently there are 1160 pupils enrolled at St Gregory’s Catholic Science College. Around 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This equates to 94 students.
St Gregory’s Catholic Science College is located in Brent. It falls within the Kenton ward. The parliamentary constituency is Brent West. Its urban description is major conurbation. The easting is 517552. The northing is 188564.
The school is linked with another establishment. St Gregory’s Catholic Science College URN 101563 was its predecessor. The linking date was January 1 2016.
The school’s progress score reflects academic growth. The progress 8 score in 2018 was 0.78. In 2019 it was 0.39. In 2022 the score was 0.54. The score was 0.46 in 2023. These scores show the progress pupils made. They compare pupils to others across England. The comparison is with students who had similar results at the end of key stage 2.
The attainment 8 score shows academic achievement. In 2018 it was 60.4. It was 55.8 in 2019. The score reached 57.2 in 2022. In 2023 it was 54.8. This score reflects performance in up to 8 qualifications.
GCSE results demonstrate success in core subjects. In 2018 73% achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. This figure was 67% in 2019. It was 66% in 2022. In 2023 it reached 61%.
The English Baccalaureate is also a key indicator. In 2018 50% achieved the EBacc at grade 5 or above. In 2019 it was 32%. It then rose to 38% in 2022. The score was 31% in 2023.
However in 2023 the school buildings faced challenges. They were found to have potentially unsound structures. This was due to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
St Gregory’s Catholic Science College stands as a testament. It highlights the blend of faith science and education. Its story is one of academic success community and resilience.