St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
URN: 106506 • Leigh WN7 2XG
Overview
- Name
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 106506
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathie Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942769712
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queensway, Leigh WN7 2XG
Summary
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, located in Leigh, Wigan, is a Voluntary Aided primary school serving the Higher Folds community. With a capacity of 315 pupils, the school currently accommodates 374 students across 14 classes, including a nursery for children from the term after their third birthday. The school promotes a warm and caring environment, underpinned by its core values of Respect, Love, Forgiveness, Honesty, Courage, Effort, and Responsibility.
The curriculum at St Gabriel's focuses on holistic development, encouraging students to pray, learn, achieve, and celebrate together. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, providing excellent care, guidance, and support. Additionally, St Gabriel's is committed to inclusivity, offering tailored support for children with special educational needs through dedicated staff and resources.
St Gabriel's actively engages with its community, fostering a culture of tolerance and respect among its diverse student body. The school prioritises safeguarding and has a dedicated team to ensure the safety and welfare of all children. Parents can find further information on the school's website, including policies, term dates, and updates on school events.
The curriculum at St Gabriel's focuses on holistic development, encouraging students to pray, learn, achieve, and celebrate together. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, providing excellent care, guidance, and support. Additionally, St Gabriel's is committed to inclusivity, offering tailored support for children with special educational needs through dedicated staff and resources.
St Gabriel's actively engages with its community, fostering a culture of tolerance and respect among its diverse student body. The school prioritises safeguarding and has a dedicated team to ensure the safety and welfare of all children. Parents can find further information on the school's website, including policies, term dates, and updates on school events.
Useful links
- Governors’ (governance)
- (SEND) information (sen)
- School Policies & SEND Provision (sen)
- Find out more (sen)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Complaints Procedure (download)
- Holiday List 2025-2026 (download)
- Holidays List 2026-2027 (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 374
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 181
- FSM %
- 54.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 374 | 193 | 181 | 315 | 54.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 359 | 179 | 180 | 315 | 57.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 325 | 168 | 157 | 315 | 51.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 325 | 168 | 157 | 315 | 51.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 304 | 160 | 144 | 315 | 47.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 307 | 153 | 154 | 315 | 45.50 |
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