St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
119%
Capacity
374
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cathie Williams, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3289th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 50 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 10 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, 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 | Queensway, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2XG |
| Headteacher | Cathie Williams |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 374 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.5% |
| School Capacity | 374 / 315 (119% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3289th of 13,686
Nationally
468th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
62
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Queensway, Leigh
Wigan, WN7 2XG
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