The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,053
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Braithwaite
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bridge Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBury Grammar Schools
Independent · Very close
Bury Church of England High School
Secondary · 411m away
Mill School - Bury
Independent · 447m away
Forestwood School
Independent · 538m away
Bury College
16 plus · 673m away
Holy Cross College
16 plus · 678m away
The Derby High School
Secondary · 701m away
Holy Trinity Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1,053 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is in Bury, BL9 0TZ, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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