St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Leigh, WN7 2XG · Wigan · primary school
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18th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 1,059 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 17.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 375 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the results show strong performance relative to similar intakes, what specific strategies are used to support pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy in this “vibrant and caring school” where they are “welcomed and respected.” The report highlights that pupils “rise to the school’s high expectations,” achieving very well across the curriculum and demonstrating strong personal development.
Strengths
- The school has developed an “ambitious curriculum” carefully matched to pupil needs, with staff ensuring pupils “build on prior learning” and develop subject-specific vocabulary.
- Personal development is praised as exceptional, with pupils engaging in an “extensive range of visits” and activities that deepen their understanding of “art, culture and the wider world.”
- Staff promote a “love of reading” effectively; early reading is taught well, and “almost all pupils learn to read with accuracy, fluency and confidence.”
- Behaviour is managed effectively, with pupils who “follow instructions, concentrate well and move quickly between learning activities.”
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can “participate in all aspects of school life.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not always match activities well to the learning needs of a minority of pupils, causing them to be “too dependent on support from adults” and waste learning time waiting for help.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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