St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Manchester, M24 2BE · Rochdale · primary school
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13th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale we can score, 69 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 — 7.1/10 against 2,502 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
How does the school support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Gabriel’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with the majority of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, achieving well.
Strengths
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" that matches pupils’ interests, with staff carefully sequencing essential knowledge from Reception onwards.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and deliver the curriculum well, modelling "technical and ambitious vocabulary" to help pupils feel "empowered and confident".
- Reading has a "high profile," with staff delivering phonics with "precision and diligence," enabling pupils to read unfamiliar words and catch up quickly if they struggle.
- Pupils with SEND access a full curriculum with suitable adaptations, allowing them to "thrive."
- The school promotes wider personal development through extra-curricular activities, including learning musical instruments and engaging in charity fundraising.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," teachers’ strategies for assessing learning are not as effective as they should be, meaning gaps in knowledge can go unchecked. The school should ensure teachers in these subjects are equipped to remedy misconceptions swiftly.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 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
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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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