St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Exeter, EX4 2BY · Devon · primary school
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36th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 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 1,164 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, guitar, piano, and drumming lessons, along with residential visits. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How are the residential visits structured for younger children?
What Ofsted said about St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Gabriel’s CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a ‘happy and welcoming school’ where pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes towards their learning’ within a ‘calm and nurturing environment’. Staff build warm relationships with pupils, and the curriculum successfully integrates ‘academic excellence, character development, and metacognition’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘rightly proud’ of their school and embrace its ambition, understanding there are ‘no limits to what they can achieve’.
- Teachers use effective strategies, such as questioning and ‘revisit’ opportunities, to help pupils secure knowledge into their ‘long-term memory’.
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, enabling them to ‘learn the curriculum successfully alongside their peers’.
- Reading is promoted effectively, with pupils becoming ‘confident and fluent readers’ who speak fondly of the books they enjoy.
- Personal development is a strength, with ‘character education’ woven throughout the curriculum to develop pupils beyond the academic.
Areas to improve
- Checks on pupils’ learning do not always fully identify and address misconceptions, leading to ‘repeated errors’ that go unaddressed for some pupils.
- The overall rate of suspensions remains ‘high’, as intensive support for pupils with challenging behaviour has not yet led to a reduction.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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