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St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
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St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Rochdale M24 2BE
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics is prioritized and taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum contributes strongly to personal development with effective promotion of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education.
Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are taught with precision, ensuring effective support for struggling readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils鈥� interests, helping to build secure knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Standards in English grammar, punctuation, and spelling need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in some subjects needs to be more effective to swiftly identify gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are average in reading and writing and above average in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils receive strong additional support, closing attainment gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good with pupils following instructions well and showing respect.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations lead to good achievement; reading taught thoroughly with enjoyment.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support strategies for those struggling with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are eager to learn, fostering a respectful environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good leadership and skilled support help disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Full curriculum access with early identification and support for additional needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, and pupils feel safe and happy; child protection procedures are thorough.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� welfare and safety are exceptionally promoted with rigorous training and safeguarding measures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, confident that staff promptly address concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes respect and harmonious play, enhancing pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly confident that children are safe, happy, and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Parents regularly see work in 鈥榣earning journals鈥� and receive daily updates from teachers.
Extracurricular Activities: Sport participation has increased with activities like table tennis, football, and rounders.
Outdoor Facilities: Playground improvements include pupil-designed equipment and a 鈥榯heatre stage.鈥�
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range includes trips, music lessons, and community service.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have clear performance management and receive training to improve practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Good relationships and interesting work motivate pupils and enhance learning outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems to check teaching performance are robust with regular feedback and markings.
Teacher Engagement: Staff valued, workload considered in policy changes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver curriculum well, effectively using assessments in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not enough opportunities for teachers to share outstanding practices across all subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need improved assessment effectiveness.
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About Us
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 223 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.48% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 1 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.57% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 2 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.69% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.61% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
