St Gabriel's School
Berkshire, West Berkshire, South East · RG20 9BD
St Gabriel's is a small independent school in West Berkshire that takes children from their earliest years right through to eighteen, with 11+ marking a natural entry point into its senior school. A Church of England school of around 469 pupils, it earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the inspectorate's highest grade, with personal development singled out at the same level and all compliance standards met. The intimate scale - including a sixth form of just 26 - suggests a school where pupils are well known to staff. Mr Richard Smith leads the school as Head.
469
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Pupils
- 469
- Location
- Berkshire, West Berkshire, South East
- Website
- www.stgabriels.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01635 555680
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Richard Smith
Latest results
Attainment 8
59.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
64%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 59.7 against a national average of 46.9, and 64% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Pupils follow GCSEs before progressing to A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch independent research skills. The figures point to a consistently strong academic environment rather than a high-pressure hothouse.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 26
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
The last word
A small, all-through C of E school with results well ahead of the national picture and top marks from inspectors - one for families seeking a close-knit setting with academic substance.
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St Gabriel's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Gabriel's School located?
St Gabriel's School is located at St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BD.
What type of school is St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School has approximately 469 pupils on roll.
What is St Gabriel's School's inspection rating?
St Gabriel's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 30 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.