Is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 12 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Well Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2PG

Local ranking11th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

211

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 234
Boys: 123 (51%)
Girls: 116 (49%)
Capacity: 211 (113% full)
SEND: 7.7%
FSM Eligible: 4.4%
EAL: 7.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 3.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,990/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.2%
White Other: 3.9%
Asian Chinese: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Asian Pakistani: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%

83.2%

White British

3.9%

White Other

3.5%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01270875770

head@stgabriels.cheshire.sch.uk

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Well Lane

Stoke-on-Trent, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111339
UKPRN: 10070199
Establishment No.: 3536

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