St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV9 5NR · Wolverhampton · primary school
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62nd of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 1,547 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
St Paul’s is described as a “welcoming school with a family feel” where pupils are “happy and safe.” The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education, with leaders effectively driving improvement following previous concerns.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” ensuring pupils build on prior knowledge, and teachers deliver “engaging lessons.”
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils achieve well in early reading and demonstrate “fluency, accuracy and enthusiasm.”
- Pupils display “positive attitudes to their learning,” are “polite and courteous,” and show a strong understanding of respect.
- Staff support pupils’ well-being by helping them “identify their emotions” and respond in “healthy ways.”
- Governors “fulfil their statutory responsibilities effectively” and provide robust support through “challenging questions.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the impact of the curriculum on learning is “not being checked carefully enough,” meaning the school lacks clarity on how well improvement actions are working.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “not specific enough,” limiting their impact and preventing some pupils from making as much progress as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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