The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 433
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- MESSENGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael McCormick
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Houlton Way, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Gabriel's CofE Academy a selective school?
No. St Gabriel's CofE Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Gabriel's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Gabriel's CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's CofE Academy?
St Gabriel's CofE Academy currently has 433 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gabriel's CofE Academy take?
St Gabriel's CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gabriel's CofE Academy?
St Gabriel's CofE Academy is in Rugby, CV23 1AN, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gabriel's CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Gabriel's CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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