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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1053 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,053

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Bury and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1053 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Bridge Road, Bury, BL9 0TZ
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148049

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1053 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bury before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.