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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Knowsley, L36 6BHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#10,131
of 13,686 nationally

About St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School in Knowsley is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 205 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average economic disadvantage: 49.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong, with admission data for the 2025/26 intake showing 33 applications for just 18 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. Of those applicants, 14 listed St Gabriel's as their first preference, and all 14 received an offer. The school has a Church of England religious character and offers nursery provision for younger children. Its headteacher is Amanda Bushell, who has overseen a notable improvement in the school's Ofsted rating since the previous inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEllis Ashton Street, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 6BH
HeadteacherAmanda Bushell
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)49.2%
School Capacity205 / 210 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

Cross CountryFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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St Gabriel's CofE 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.