St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 46.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 59%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.18
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.38, 0.02]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 208 | 46.0 | — | 59.1% | 28.8% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 210 | 44.5 | -0.18 | 54.3% | 31.4% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 213 | 44.5 | -0.27 | 61.0% | 35.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 49.0 | -0.30 | 64.0% | 21.0% | 4.0 |
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School information
| URN | 148049 |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Simon Braithwaite |
| Trust | ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BL9 0TZ |
| Latest pupils | 208 |
| FSM eligible | 23.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Bridge Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ
https://www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.ukView local authority page1617643186| DfE number | 4003 |
| UKPRN | 10086303 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2020 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 3 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 3 May 2023 |