St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Liverpool, L36 6BH · Knowsley · primary school
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17th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 — 6.0/10 against 1,175 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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
What support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in core subjects? How does the school engage families in their child’s learning journey?
What Ofsted said about St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “exceptional ambassadors” who are “happy, active and responsible citizens.” Leaders have created an “ambitious, focused and logically ordered curriculum” that supports strong personal development and effective safeguarding.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive” attitudes to learning and conduct themselves “sensibly” during breaks.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils engaging in extensive enrichment activities and developing a “strong understanding of cultural and religious diversity.”
- There is a “strong culture of reading,” with staff teaching phonics “expertly” and ensuring struggling pupils receive extra help.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly” and provide “tailored support” to ensure they access the same curriculum as peers.
- Attendance is a “high priority,” supported by “effective strategies” that help improve pupil attendance over time.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, learning is not adapted well enough to enable pupils to “deepen their knowledge,” preventing them from learning all they could.
- Some aspects of the early years curriculum are “not delivered as well as intended,” hindering a few children’s readiness for Year 1.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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