St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | South Road, NE66 2NU |
| URN | 148503 |
School Census
| Total | 231 |
| Girls/Boys | 107/124 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.3%/53.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 36 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/10/2012 | Good |
| 19/10/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.1 |
| Maths Progress | -4.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| 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 | 82% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Swansfield Park Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Avenue, , NE66 1UL