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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Leigh · WN7 2XG

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

375

Local authority

Wigan

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Leigh, Wigan, 375 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 51.4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Open schools in Leigh
19
Primary schools in Leigh
15
Academies among open schools in Leigh
21% (4)
Open schools in WN7
20
Primary in WN7
16
Open schools in Wigan LA
144
Primary in Wigan LA
99

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LeighNear WN7

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
106506

Location

Address
Queensway, Higher Folds
Postcode
WN7 2XG
Town
Leigh
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Wigan
District
Wigan
Constituency
Leigh and Atherton
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
375
Boys / girls
198 / 177
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
375 / 315 (119%)
Free school meals
51.4%
FSM pupils
179
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Cathie Williams
Telephone
01942769712
Website
http://www.saintgabrielsprimary.co.uk

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