St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2PG · Cheshire East · primary school
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22nd of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 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 the 1,446 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance and Zumba clubs, or play basketball, multiskills, football, and netball. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 211. 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
What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the dance and sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this “happy, nurturing school” where relationships are “exceptionally strong” and behaviour is “remarkable”. The school delivers an “aspirational curriculum” that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to “achieve highly” and leave as “responsible individuals”.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “strong subject expertise” and design activities that “enthuse and inspire pupils”, ensuring they build an “extensive range of knowledge”.
- The school cultivates a “love of reading very well”, with skilled staff ensuring children make a “swift start” in phonics and develop into “fluent and accurate readers”.
- Pupils benefit from “rich and memorable experiences”, including museum visits and leadership roles such as “buddies” and “school councillors”.
- The school fosters an “impressively strong community spirit” through assemblies and charitable projects, helping pupils understand “cultural beliefs and challenges”.
- Staff feel “valued and respected” and appreciate support for their professional development, contributing to a positive climate for learning.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure “administrative aspects of safeguarding are conducted as well as they should be” by maintaining “suitable systems” for a clear overview of safeguarding effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although inspectors found “some shortcomings” in recording practices which could hinder the school’s ability to maintain oversight of its effectiveness in keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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