St Gabriel's School
School summary
St Gabriel's is a mixed independent school in West Berkshire with a Church of England character, educating around 469 pupils across an unusually wide span from early years through to sixth form. Its small size lends it an intimate feel, and at its most recent ISI inspection it was judged excellent for both education and personal development, while meeting all compliance standards. The sixth form is compact, with 26 pupils, suggesting a close-knit senior community. Mr Richard Smith leads the school.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs and A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch those in the sixth form and build independent research skills. The ISI's excellent judgement for the quality of education points to consistently strong teaching and learning. The small sixth form means senior pupils are likely to benefit from close attention as they prepare for their next steps.
Head · Mr Richard Smith
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 26
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
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A small, all-through C of E school in West Berkshire where families can expect an excellent-rated education and a strong focus on personal development from the earliest years onwards.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.