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St Gabriel's School
Independent school · West Berkshire
| Address | St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Berkshire, RG20 9BD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0–18 |
| Pupils | 442 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01635555680 |
| Website | https://www.stgabriels.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027
Half term Thu 22 - Fri 30 Oct 2026 inclusive; Autumn 1 ends Wed 21 Oct. Dame Betty Day Fri 27 Nov 2026 (school closed). May bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027 (closed). Nursery August closure 2-6 Aug 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Fri 3 Sep 2027, Mon 6 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Wed 19 Apr 2028
Half-term periods inferred from holiday dates. Dame Betty Day Fri 26 Nov 2027 (school closed). May bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028 (closed). Nursery August closure 31 Jul - 4 Aug 2028.
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Year 7, Year 9, Year 12 (Sixth Form)
Visit, then register (ideally a year ahead) and pay the registration fee; a report from the current school is requested. Junior applicants attend an Assessment and Taster Day; Reception entrants are not formally assessed. Year 7 candidates attend Candidates' Day, then entrance assessments after the Autumn half-term the year before entry, plus an admissions interview. Junior offers are accepted with a £500 deposit.
- Reception: no formal assessment
- Years 3-6: English and Mathematics assessment and taster day
- Year 7: online English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Problem-Solving and creative writing
- Year 9: written papers in English, Mathematics and Science
- Admissions interview (Senior School)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route A | Hungerford Town Hall, Charnham Park, Elcot | |
| Route B | Baydon, Lambourn, Wickham, Stockcross, Speen | |
| Route C | East Ilsley, Chieveley, Hermitage, Curridge, Cold Ash Village Hall | |
| Route D | Pangbourne, Bradfield Southend Road, Bladebone Pub, Chapel Row, Dunstan Park, Henwick Lane | |
| Route E | Burghfield, Silchester Village Hall, Pamber Heath, Tadley New Road, Ashford Hill, Headley | |
| Route G | Rooksdown, Basingstoke Station, Winchester Road South, Oakley, Kingsclere, Ecchinswell, Bishops Green | |
| Route H | Overton, Laverstoke, Whitchurch | |
| Route I | Burbage, Collingbourne Ducis, Andover, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Highclere, Burghclere |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.