St Paul's Academy
London, SE2 9PX · Greenwich · secondary school
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15th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.5/10 against 552 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.0 · 27 | 30% | 0.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,066 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific actions have been taken since the 2023 inspection to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Academy
Overview
The report states that recent leadership changes are "securing significant improvements" and that leaders have an "ambitious vision" with a "realistic view of what needs to improve." While pupils feel part of a "caring school community" and personal development is rated Good, the overall effectiveness and quality of education require improvement due to variable teaching quality and inconsistent behaviour management.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe at school" and enjoy "respectful working relationships" with staff and peers.
- Personal development is "well planned," with pupils having many opportunities to develop talents through clubs, choirs, and cultural events.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them "gain confidence and thrive."
- Leaders support staff well, are "mindful of their workload," and work closely with the governing body and diocese.
- A comprehensive careers programme provides impartial guidance on post-GCSE choices, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure new curriculum plans are implemented effectively so pupils benefit from a "broad and deep curriculum" in all subjects for as long as possible.
- The school should ensure all subjects clearly identify key content and the sequence of learning, as this has not been done consistently in all areas.
- Leaders must ensure staff apply the behaviour policy consistently to tackle "low-level disruption" and that formative assessment is used routinely to address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and clear procedures in place for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 40.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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