St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
111%
Capacity
234
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 211 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Edward J Byrne, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4075th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 113 in Cheshire East.
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Well Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 2PG |
| Headteacher | Edward J Byrne |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.8% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 211 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4075th of 13,686
Nationally
591st of 2,065
In North West
41st of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Well Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Cheshire East, ST7 2PG
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