St Paul's Catholic College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Jane Murray Way, RH15 8GA |
| School Website | www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1444873898 |
| URN | 148753 |
School Census
| Total | 1128 |
| Girls/Boys | 539/589 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 72 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | Outstanding |
| 07/11/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 76.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.32 |
| Progress 8 | 0.53 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.85 |
| Progress 8 | 0.67 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 84% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.36 |
| Progress 8 | 0.71 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 619 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 212 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 575 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 148 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 647 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 236 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |