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St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.9 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as evidenced by its above-average LocaleIQ score, which indicates a positive community perception. However, only 16% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani36.6%
Asian Indian30.0%
White British18.8%
Mixed Other10.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.77032, -2.48357 · BB1 8QN
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119501
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stgabrielssch.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2024.
Is St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School scores 65.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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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