St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Gabriel's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Bushell, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10131st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 47 in Knowsley.
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 18 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Gabriel's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Ellis Ashton Street, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 6BH |
| Headteacher | Amanda Bushell |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.2% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10131st of 13,686
Nationally
1468th of 2,065
In North West
37th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
52%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ellis Ashton Street, Liverpool
Knowsley, L36 6BH
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