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Saint Gabriel's College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personPrincipal Nick Butler

location_onLondon, SW9 6UL

language Visit Website phone 2077933901

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

606

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Lambeth

#1,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Saint Gabriel's College is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Saint Gabriel's College is a voluntary aided school in London, Lambeth, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 594 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #8 in Lambeth and #1,228 of 3,216 nationally. 43.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

43.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.5%

Entering EBacc63.60%

EBacc APS4.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.60%

EBacc APS3.88

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS3.75

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.11

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.87

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.82

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 April 2024

Inspection Report

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28 November 2018

Inspection Report

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13 May 2015

Inspection Report

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22 May 2013

Inspection Report

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08 March 2011

Inspection Report

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22 September 2009

Inspection Report

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02 July 2008

Inspection Report

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21 March 2007

Inspection Report

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22 April 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-11-28

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-05-13

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(37 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 594 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	594	40	6.7%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	593	21	3.5%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	664	17	2.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	657	17	2.6%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	669	10	1.5%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	598	3	0.5%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	606	9	1.5%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	605	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	598	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	595	0	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	599	2	0.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	587	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	586	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	590	0	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	565	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	565	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	566	1	0.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	542	11	2.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	541	2	0.4%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	538	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	493	5	1.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	494	5	1.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	494	10	2.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	472	10	2.1%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	472	3	0.6%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	467	2	0.4%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree32%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree20%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree27%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree57%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree1%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree35%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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