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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Cheshire East, ST7 2PGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,075
of 13,686 nationally

About St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. Of those, 29 families put it down as their first preference, and 28 were offered a place. That level of demand speaks volumes about the school's reputation in the community. While the Department for Education's Parent View data isn't included here, the sheer number of applications relative to places suggests parents are actively seeking out what this school offers. It's a Roman Catholic primary in Cheshire East, with a nursery provision for children from age three, and the current headteacher is Edward J Byrne. With 234 pupils on roll against a capacity of 211, the school is operating slightly above its official limit, which further underscores its popularity.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWell Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 2PG
HeadteacherEdward J Byrne
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils234
Free School Meals (FSM)3.8%
School Capacity234 / 211 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingNetballRoundersTennisCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessChoirArt ClubEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.