St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Bury

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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Bury, BL9 0TZ

1,053 Pupils

1,050 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

23.30% FSM %

553 Boys

500 Girls

About St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Bury, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 1,053 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Simon Braithwaite.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bury or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bury
Region	North West
Administrative District	Bury
Parliamentary Constituency	Bury North
Ward	Redvales
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-11-2020
UKPRN	10086303
URN	148049
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David O'Brien	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/08/2024	27/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Ball	Local Governor	09/12/2022	08/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Beech	Local Governor	28/08/2024	27/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Braithwaite	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Paul Cannon	Local Governor	01/10/2024	30/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr H E	Local Governor	31/10/2021	30/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Greenhouse	Local Governor	04/10/2024	03/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Anna Price	Local Governor	04/10/2024	22/02/2026	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Bury Grammar Schools

0.29 km • Bury

Other

Bury Church of England High School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bury, Bury.

How many pupils does St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has 1,053 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.

What is the age range at St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

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

The admissions policy at St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

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

Yes, St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is Mr Simon Braithwaite.

Where is St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is at Bridge Road, Bury, BL9 0TZ, in the Bury local authority, North West.

Does St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

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

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Simon Braithwaite

Bridge Road, Bury, BL9 0TZ

01617643186

www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 148049

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026