SchoolScoresSt Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Ellis Ashton Street, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6BH
0151 477 8250 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 January 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 87 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 99 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 | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 80th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 83rd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 85th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 46th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 12% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 78th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 83rd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59%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. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool 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
24 pupils in this year group.
71% — 10 points above the Knowsley average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 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 Knowsley. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 Church of England 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 | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.0% | 40.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 90th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 86th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 17.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 141st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 183rd lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 6.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 183rd lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 19.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 133rd lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 148th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 76th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 167th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 39.4% | 11.1%* | 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
- Sylvester Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Tree Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Huyton With Roby CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blacklow Brow School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Halsnead Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2024.
How did St Gabriel's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?
59% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Gabriel's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Gabriel's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put St Gabriel's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 147253.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.