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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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