About the school
St Gabriel's School in Newbury is a girls' school with Senior School and Sixth Form entry points including Year 7. For Year 7 entry, applicants attend Candidates' Day, sit online assessments and a creative writing task, and have an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 6 months-18 |
| Headteacher | Mr Ricki Smith |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Morning - Saturday 3 October; the Senior School and Sixth Form also offer termly Open Mornings or individual visits.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Reasoning (Verbal & Non-Verbal), Problem-solving, Creative writing |
📄 Free St Gabriel's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 7 Nov 2027 |
The school recommends registering at least a year before intended entry and says children must be registered before they can be assessed. For 2028 entry, Candidates' Day is in the first half of the Autumn Term of Year 6, interviews are held 2027-11-02 to 2027-11-13, places are offered within 10 working days of a successful outcome, and the closing date for 11+ acceptances is 2028-03-01. Open morning: 2026-10-03.
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