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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
- Secondary
- Bury BL9 0TZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly due to a well-designed curriculum and ambitious expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and meet leaders鈥� high expectations. Incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects and receive high-quality training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide structured reading opportunities and regularly check pupils鈥� knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff enjoy working at the school due to reduced workload initiatives by leaders.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through roles like mental health representatives and peer mentors.
Communication: Leaders ensure effective communication about pupils鈥� progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school's actions and improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trusting relationships between pupils and staff; conflicts are taken seriously and managed well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Considerable improvements in curriculum design have led to higher pupil achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are dealt with well by leaders, ensuring a safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding systems and timely referrals to external agencies ensure pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extracurricular activities including musical, sporting activities, and British sign language.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to contribute to the school community while balancing academics.
Career Counselling Services: An appropriate careers programme that informs students about their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Comprehensive programme supporting personal development and relevant learning.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Robust systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND; staff trained well.
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About Us
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1060 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 30.89% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 48.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 25.94% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 16.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 3.17 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 36.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44.71% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 26.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.78% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.89% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1