St Gregory's Catholic Science College, Harrow
St Gregory's Catholic Science College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Harrow, part of All Saints' Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 3rd-highest of the 10 schools in Harrow with published results, and 397th of 3,298 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Well above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Gregory's Catholic Science College in detail
St Gregory's Catholic Science College in its own words
In its own words: "Our Open Evening for students joining Year 7 in September 2027 will be held on Thursday, 1st of October 2026 from 3pm. School will close at 12:30pm for students so that preparations can take place. Mrs Moran will speak at 4:30pm, 6:00pm & 7:30pm. School tours with existing students will be available."
From the headteacher's welcome: "You will learn that St Gregory's has high academic standards, a genuine prayer life, a strong moral purpose and excellent community spirit. Our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything that we do and is central to our mission statement: 'Pro Deo, For God the Best and the Greatest'."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Science College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 56.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 51.1 in Brent and 47 across England.
63% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 54% in Brent and 47% in England.
That is down from 60.6 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.73: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 42.1, against 58.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 16.6 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 20 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and French.
Getting a place at St Gregory's Catholic Science College
For September 2026 entry, 205 families put St Gregory's Catholic Science College as their first choice and 536 named it as one of their preferences, for 190 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 35 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to St Gregory's Catholic Science College are Claremont High School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 51.8); Harrow High School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 49.8); JFS (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 66.4); and Park High School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 49.1).
St Gregory's Catholic Science College's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
The trust
St Gregory's Catholic Science College is one of 7 schools run by All Saints' Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
114 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Gregory's Catholic Science College (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 183 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 95% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 12% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 99 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 16% into work. 23% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 58% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), White British (13%) and Black (13%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kenton Underground Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sedgemore Avenue (->n), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 262 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brent (744).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Gregory's Catholic Science College issued 25 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to St Gregory's Catholic Science College are Uxendon Manor Primary School (0.3 miles), Mount Stewart Infant School (0.4 miles), Mount Stewart Junior School (0.4 miles) and Glebe Primary School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Uxendon Manor Primary SchoolMount Stewart Infant SchoolMount Stewart Junior SchoolGlebe Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Gregory's provides high-quality teaching in a caring, inclusive environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, and offers exceptional enrichment opportunities that help pupils develop confidence and explore their talents. Parents consistently praise the school's dedicated staff and the happiness and academic success their children experience.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well with high proportions gaining top grades in the English Baccalaureate and strong sixth-form outcomes
- Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and skillfully address misconceptions while helping pupils build on prior learning
- Exemplary behaviour and inclusive culture where pupils are respectful and supportive of each other
- Expert support for pupils with SEND, with teachers adapting lessons effectively so all pupils can access learning and thrive
- Exceptional enrichment offer with numerous opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests, including mental health ambassador roles
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Student parliament, mental health ambassador roles, reading support programmes, careers guidance, counselling, mentoring services, respite provision for anxious pupils
St Gregory's Catholic Science College has maintained the outstanding standards identified at its previous inspection. The school provides an excellent education where pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, achieve exceptionally well.
About
St Gregory's Catholic Science College is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form located in the Kenton area of the London Borough of Brent, England. It is located near the border of the London Borough of Harrow, and accepts pupils from both boroughs.
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At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
114 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has improved from 0.54 to 0.73 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 57.2 to 56.5 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has declined from 66% to 63% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 56.5 | 63.2% |
| Disadvantaged(24) | - | 42.1 | 41.7% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(161) | - | 58.7 | 66.5% |
| Boys(104) | - | 56.8 | 64.4% |
| Girls(81) | - | 56.2 | 61.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(103) | - | 59.0 | 67% |
| Non mobile(184) | - | 56.5 | 63% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 183 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
1
Permanent exclusions
0.09%
Exclusion rate
25
Suspensions
2.16%
Suspension rate
21 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,160 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Latest from St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Open Evening: 1st October 2026
14 Sep 2026
Outstanding Catholic School Inspection
9 Jun 2026
Outstanding Catholic Schools Inspection
8 Jun 2026
St. Gregory’s Building Redevelopment
19 May 2026
St. Gregory’s Building Redevelopment
18 May 2026
Sixth Form Registration
27 Aug 2024
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Term dates
St Gregory's Catholic Science College is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Brent's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Gregory's Catholic Science College is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 66
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 56 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
1,151 pupils
1,356 places
205 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrow
Across Brent council
Places available
3,524
Applications
3,253
Got 1st preference
70.4%
Got preferred school
93.1%
All secondary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
128
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,175
Total Pupils
649
Boys
526
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
76
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,898
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,623
Per pupil
£7605k
Total funding
£139k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
970
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about St Gregory's Catholic Science College
What are GCSE results like at St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
In the 2026 results, pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.5. 63% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is St Gregory's Catholic Science College's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Science College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
How close to St Gregory's Catholic Science College do you need to live?
Brent published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at St Gregory's Catholic Science College under its "Other Applicants With Siblings" criterion went to a family 9510 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
St Gregory's Catholic Science College was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 1356 places.
How big are the classes at St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
Classes at St Gregory's Catholic Science College average 31.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
St Gregory's Catholic Science College has around 1175 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
5.7% of sessions were missed at St Gregory's Catholic Science College in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Gregory's Catholic Science College on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 56 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Gregory's Catholic Science College?
St Gregory's Catholic Science College is at Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB.
Sources: Brent admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)