The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Cathie Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Queensway, Higher Folds, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2XG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFred Longworth High School
Secondary · 975m away
Kingshill School
Special school · 1.1km away
Bedford High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 1.6km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 1.6km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 1.6km away
Cambian Rooley Moor
Independent · 1.6km away
Cambian Pilsworth
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School take?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 2XG, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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