SchoolScoresSt Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Well Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2PG
01270 875770 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 68 of its 122 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 54 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 16th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 21st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 41st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 22nd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — 2 points above the Cheshire East average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 59 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 122nd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 121st highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 63rd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 78th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 92nd lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 95% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.3 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 56th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Alsager Highfields Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cranberry Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Excalibur Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pikemere School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rode Heath Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Reginald Mitchell Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravensmead Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scholar Green Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhead Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2024.
How did St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
95% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111339.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.