The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Laura Bolton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Vicarage Road South, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastleton Primary School
Primary · 397m away
Pleasant Street
Independent · 649m away
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 710m away
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
Primary · 1.4km away
Sandbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Matthew Moss High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale's Ofsted rating?
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale take?
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is in Rochdale, OL11 2TN, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale have a sixth form?
No, St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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