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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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