The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.7
15.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
18% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 469
- Capacity
- 91%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
St Gabriel's, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighwood Copse Primary School
Primary · 511m away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park House School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Horris Hill School
Independent · 1.9km away
St Bartholomew's School
Secondary · 2.0km away
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
John Rankin Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School currently has 469 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gabriel's School take?
St Gabriel's School caters for pupils aged 0 to 18.
Where is St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School is in Berkshire, RG20 9BD, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gabriel's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Gabriel's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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