St Gabriel's School
Berkshire · RG20 9BD
St Gabriel's is a well-established co-educational independent day school set across 33 acres of Capability Brown parkland in Berkshire, serving pupils from age 6 months through to 18. The school emphasises character development through its 'Six Pillars' framework and combines traditional academic rigour with progressive pastoral care. With strong A-level and GCSE results (95% A*–B at A level, 54% Grade 8–9 at GCSE), it offers a comprehensive through-school journey with particular strengths in STEM and languages.
- →Continuous through-school education from nursery to sixth form with consistent pastoral oversight
- →Strong academic results with 95% A*–B grades at A level and substantial sixth-form progression to universities
- →Extensive transport network (10 routes, 47 stops) serving wider Berkshire region, reducing parental transport burden
- →Small class sizes (14 pupils average) enabling individualised attention
- →Broad co-curricular offer including sport, music, languages, and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions on substantial grounds
Who thrives here
Pupils who value a balanced, supportive academic environment with genuine pastoral care and want to remain with their cohort through secondary and sixth form. Families seeking a school with strong transport links across Berkshire and a character-led ethos will find this particularly appealing.
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Contact & visit
St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 9BD
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Gabriel's School?
Day fees at St Gabriel's School are approximately £19,500 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into St Gabriel's School?
St Gabriel's School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Gabriel's School's exam results?
At St Gabriel's School, 14.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 32.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Gabriel's School a boarding school?
St Gabriel's School is a day school in Berkshire and does not offer boarding.
What is St Gabriel's School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Gabriel's School “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Seamless through-school transition and continuity of relationships
✓Strong pastoral care and character emphasis; wellbeing actively prioritised
✓Excellent transport links reducing parental burden
✓Small class sizes and individualised attention
✓Balanced approach to academic rigour and student wellbeing
✓Extensive grounds (33 acres) offering space and outdoor learning
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection yet completed; assurance on standards not yet independently verified
!Day-only provision may not suit families requiring boarding flexibility
!Limited independent feedback on specific pastoral or SEND provision effectiveness