What did Ofsted judge St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Gabriel's CofE Primary School take?

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Gabriel's CofE Primary School located?

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is located in Liverpool, L36 6BH, Knowsley.

How do I apply to St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Gabriel's CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?

When St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC) in the care of the local authority. Children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Pupil premium eligibility — Children eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or Service Premium. Supplementary Information Forms must be submitted at the time of application (directly to the school) as evidence to support the admission under criteria 2 and 3 using the additional form provided; 3. Regular attendance at public worship — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'regular' means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.1% of pupils at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC) in the care of the local authority. Children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order)
2Pupil premium eligibility — Children eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or Service Premium. Supplementary Information Forms must be submitted at the time of application (directly to the school) as evidence to support the admission under criteria 2 and 3 using the additional form provided.
3Regular attendance at public worship — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'regular' means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
4Siblings — Children who will have a sibling at the school when they are due to start the school. The definition of sibling includes: brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, half-brother, half-sister, adopted brother, adopted sister.
5Staff children — Children of all staff will be considered where the parent has a permanent contract of employment and they were recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. They can work at any site with Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust. Children of all staff will be considered where the parent has a permanent contract of employment. They can work at any site with Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust, and their employment contract must have been in place for two or more years at the time of the closing date for application for admission.
6Proximity — Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school in Ellis Ashton Street measured using a computerised mapping system limited to adopted pathways and highways maintained by the local authority.
7All other applicants — All other applicants who have expressed a preference for the school.

This school will offer every child who applies, whether of the faith, another faith or no faith, a place at the school if there are places available. Children whose statement of special educational needs (SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) names the school are admitted before these criteria are applied, as required by law (not numbered as a criterion in this document).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Gabriel's CofE Primary School take?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Gabriel's CofE Primary School located?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is located in Liverpool, L36 6BH, Knowsley.
How do I apply to St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Gabriel's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: When St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC) in the care of the local authority. Children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Pupil premium eligibility — Children eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or Service Premium. Supplementary Information Forms must be submitted at the time of application (directly to the school) as evidence to support the admission under criteria 2 and 3 using the additional form provided; 3. Regular attendance at public worship — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'regular' means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.1% of pupils at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC) in the care of the local authority. Children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order)
2Pupil premium eligibility — Children eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or Service Premium. Supplementary Information Forms must be submitted at the time of application (directly to the school) as evidence to support the admission under criteria 2 and 3 using the additional form provided.
3Regular attendance at public worship — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'regular' means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship.
4Siblings — Children who will have a sibling at the school when they are due to start the school. The definition of sibling includes: brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, half-brother, half-sister, adopted brother, adopted sister.
5Staff children — Children of all staff will be considered where the parent has a permanent contract of employment and they were recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. They can work at any site with Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust. Children of all staff will be considered where the parent has a permanent contract of employment. They can work at any site with Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust, and their employment contract must have been in place for two or more years at the time of the closing date for application for admission.
6Proximity — Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school in Ellis Ashton Street measured using a computerised mapping system limited to adopted pathways and highways maintained by the local authority.
7All other applicants — All other applicants who have expressed a preference for the school.

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Gabriel's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Gabriel's CofE Primary School take?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Gabriel's CofE Primary School located?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is located in Liverpool, L36 6BH, Knowsley.
How do I apply to St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Gabriel's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: When St Gabriel's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC) in the care of the local authority. Children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Pupil premium eligibility — Children eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium or Service Premium. Supplementary Information Forms must be submitted at the time of application (directly to the school) as evidence to support the admission under criteria 2 and 3 using the additional form provided; 3. Regular attendance at public worship — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church. Attendance will be established by information provided on the Supplementary Information Form completed by a member of the clergy or other designated church officer. For the purposes of these admission arrangements 'regular' means attendance at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the date of application. In the event that during the period specified for attendance at worship the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admissions arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alternative premises have been available for public worship, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.1% of pupils at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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