Paulet High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Violet Way, DE15 9RT |
| School Website | www.paulet.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1283247900 |
| URN | 147574 |
School Census
| Total | 903 |
| Girls/Boys | 455/448 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.4%/49.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 197 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/04/2024 | Good |
| 19/10/2016 | Good |
| 17/09/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/09/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 38.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.6 |
| Progress 8 | -0.69 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.7 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.12 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 261 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 268 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 20% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Violet Way Academy
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Violet Way, , DE15 9ES
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bluestone Lane, , DE15 9SD
Edge Hill Academy
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sycamore Road, , DE15 9NX