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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Wigan, WN7 2XGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3289 of 13,686 nationally

About St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School in Wigan delivers a notably stronger set of Key Stage 2 results than the local authority average for primary schools. While the Wigan average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 65%, St Gabriel's achieves 73% — a clear eight-point advantage. This places the school 29th out of 98 primary schools in the borough, comfortably inside the top 30%. Digging deeper, the school's maths and reading average scores both hit 107, and 83% of pupils reach the expected standard in maths specifically. The proportion hitting the higher standard in reading is particularly striking at 52%, though the higher standard in writing and the combined RWM measure is a more modest 10%. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged it Good overall, with personal development rated Outstanding — a standout area that reflects the school's Catholic character and its emphasis on wider character growth.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressQueensway, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2XG
HeadteacherCathie Williams
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils374
Free School Meals (FSM)54.5%
School Capacity374 / 315 (119% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryCricketSwimmingDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDramaFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.