West Berkshire
St Gabriel's School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
6 November 2026 | Entrance Examinations (Internal Candidates)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
7 November 2026 | Entrance Examination Morning (External Candidates)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
1 March 2027 | Closing Date for 11+ Acceptances
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
St Gabriel’s bursary programme is designed to make it possible for as many as possible of those
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Scholarship awards at St Gabriel's recognise the pursuit of learning at a level of excellence, Academic, Art, Performing Arts (Music, Dance and Drama) and Sport…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
3 October 2026 | Sixth Form Open Morning
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Whole School Open Morning | Saturday, 27 February 2027 (9:00am - 12:30pm) Individual Tours by Appointment
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
St Gabriel’s Senior School entrance examinations assess both current levels of achievement and, most importantly,
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Scholarship awards at St Gabriel's recognise the pursuit of learning at a level of excellence, Academic, Art, Performing Arts (Music, Dance and Drama) and Sport…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions pageAdmission policy
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 36 | 59.7 | — | 88.9% | 25.0% | 5.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 46 | 62.0 | — | 93.5% | 39.1% | 5.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 33 | 56.4 | — | 76.0% | 55.0% | 5.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 30 | 68.5 | — | 100.0% | 57.0% | 6.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in West Berkshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 110128 |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 0-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Smith |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | RG20 9BD |
| Latest pupils | 36 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD
www.stgabriels.co.ukView local authority page1635555680| DfE number | 6004 |
| UKPRN | 10006162 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1938 |
| 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 | — |