St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bridge Road Bury Lancashire BL9 0TZ |
| Phone | 01617643186 |
| Reference Number | 148049 |
St Gabriel's RC High School has demonstrated a solid performance in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas. The school is recognized for creating a welcoming environment where pupils feel happy and secure, fostering good relationships between students and staff. There is a strong focus on curriculum development with an emphasis on high expectations for student achievement, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Extra-curricular activities are well-supported, adding to the overall positive school experience for students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1053 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.52%
Girls: 47.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 109 | 210 |
| 8 | 108 | 101 | 209 |
| 9 | 118 | 98 | 216 |
| 10 | 108 | 97 | 205 |
| 11 | 118 | 95 | 213 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- Strong leadership with clear ambitions for pupil achievement.
- Well-designed curriculum that meets diverse student needs.
- Effective support systems for pupils with SEND.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and use assessment strategies effectively.
- A variety of extra-curricular opportunities available to pupils.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Underdeveloped approach to supporting pupils struggling with reading in key stage 4.
- Attendance issues among specific groups of pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 123 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 25 | 6 |
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