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St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Vicarage Road South, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2TN, Rochdale


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 85% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable choice for families in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 6 February 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.48%Bottom 15% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.6%Bottom 42% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
Black African14.1%
White Other6.3%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.58804, -2.17452 · OL11 2TN

School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105825
School typeVoluntary aided school

Frequently asked questions
What is St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale rated by Ofsted?

St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.

Is St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale a good school?

St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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