St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Marley Road, SK12 1LY |
| School Website | www.stpauls.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1625877688 |
| URN | 141831 |
School Census
| Total | 122 |
| Girls/Boys | 63/59 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 16/03/2010 | Outstanding |
| 13/06/2007 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | -3.0 |
| Maths Progress | -4.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 4.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 58% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Vernon Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clumber Road, , SK12 1NW
Poynton High School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Yew Tree Lane, , SK12 1PU
Worth Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birch Road, , SK12 1QA