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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Queensway, Higher Folds, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2XG, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.9 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
374
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 72% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing them in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also high, with 88% recommending the school. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 17%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School supports development
94%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.1%
Black African9.4%
White Other9.1%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
traveller_irish1.3%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.50637, -2.48545 · WN7 2XG
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106506
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School scores 84.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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