Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ is a mainstream secondary school in Isleworth, Hounslow, for girls aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 170 of its 1,013 pupils (16.8%) were getting SEN support and 16 (1.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,013 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Hounslow.
16.8% get SEN support
170 of 1,013 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.6% have an EHC plan
16 of 1,013 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health72
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia49
- Speech, language and communication22
- Moderate learning difficulty14
- Physical disability11
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 1,013 (places for 1,220)
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Byrne
- Part of
- Gumley House Convent School Fcj
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 23.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hounslow
- School reference (URN)
- 137928
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Hounslow council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2018; school remains Good (April 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
St John's Road, Isleworth, TW7 6XF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Worple Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- The Smallberry Green Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Ambitious College Independent · Ages 16–25 0.7 miles
- Clarendon School Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
How many pupils at Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 170 of the 1,013 pupils (16.8%) were getting SEN support and 16 (1.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (72 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (49 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (22 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ?
Through Hounslow council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ?
You can ask for Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Worple Primary School, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ?
St John's Road, Isleworth, TW7 6XF, in Hounslow.
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