ST GABRIEL'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent

Education Centre Information: St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cheshire East
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Shrewsbury
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 206
Number of boys: 109
Number of girls: 97
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated in village of Alsager, on borders of Staffordshire and Cheshire; opened in 1975, with extensions added in 1980, 1987, 1997 and 2004; new kitchen and dining room; two playgrounds, a large playing field, and wildlife and pond area. Apart from its academic achievements, the school promotes music, dance, drama and visual arts as well as sport; cross-country champions for six successive years. Wide range of extra-curricular clubs: art, pottery, dance, drama, choir, cross-country, football, and netball. After-school lessons in French and variety of musical instruments. All pupils have chance of residential trips in Year 4, 5 and 6. Strong links with church and local community; termly charity fundraising. Schools Curriculum Award (2003); Artsmark Silver (2004). Ethos: 'The school aims to create an atmosphere that is happy and caring, and where the pupils have the desire to strive for excellence in all that they do'.