St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 148049 • Bury BL9 0TZ
Overview
- Name
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 148049
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Braithwaite (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01617643186
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridge Road, Bury BL9 0TZ
Summary
St Gabriel's RC High School, located in Bury, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 1,053 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,050. The school is well-regarded for its strong pastoral care and academic achievements, underpinned by a distinctive Catholic ethos. In its latest diocesan inspection, St Gabriel's received an outstanding rating across all areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and community values.
The curriculum at St Gabriel's includes a comprehensive Religious Education programme, preparing students for life in modern Britain while promoting the school's mission of "Strength, Service, Success." Students are encouraged to engage in collective worship and participate in the Catholic mission, fostering a sense of community and shared values.
St Gabriel's prioritises student success, with many pupils achieving strong GCSE results and progressing to preferred college placements or apprenticeships. The school actively supports students through various initiatives, including preparation evenings for Year 11 students, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future educational paths.
The curriculum at St Gabriel's includes a comprehensive Religious Education programme, preparing students for life in modern Britain while promoting the school's mission of "Strength, Service, Success." Students are encouraged to engage in collective worship and participate in the Catholic mission, fostering a sense of community and shared values.
St Gabriel's prioritises student success, with many pupils achieving strong GCSE results and progressing to preferred college placements or apprenticeships. The school actively supports students through various initiatives, including preparation evenings for Year 11 students, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future educational paths.
Useful links
- STOC Governance Portal (governance)
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- Financial Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Find Out More: Curriculum Information for SEND Provision (sen)
- Charitable Events (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- Bury Church of England High School (66.8)
- The Elton High School (66.3)
- Woodhey High School (60.6)
- Unsworth Academy (60.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1053
- Boys
- 553
- Girls
- 500
- FSM %
- 23.30
- Open date
- 2020-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1053 | 553 | 500 | 1050 | 23.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1060 | 564 | 496 | 1050 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1046 | 536 | 510 | 1050 | 16.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1046 | 536 | 510 | 1050 | 16.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1060 | 550 | 510 | 1050 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1092 |
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