St Paul's Church of England Primary School
London, SE17 3DT · Southwark · primary school
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50th of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 5.4/10 against 949 of them, against 3.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are scheduled for the next term?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is the first routine inspection since the pandemic for St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, which was judged ‘Good’ across all categories. The report highlights a school where staff ‘care about helping their pupils’ and adapt teaching effectively, fostering an environment where children feel safe and confident. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and attendance, with a particular emphasis on reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Staff ‘know them well and adapt their teaching to meet their needs effectively’, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
- Leaders place a ‘strong emphasis on reading’, with pupils developing fluency and enjoyment, supported by a well-used library.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good behaviour and high attendance’, treating each other and staff with respect.
- The early years provision is ‘an exciting place to learn’, with an outdoor environment that supports physical development.
- The trust board and local governing body ‘work well together’, providing a ‘right balance of challenge and support’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, key knowledge is ‘not as precisely identified and/or as well sequenced as it could be’, meaning some important content is not sticking in pupils’ long-term memories.
- The offer to nurture pupils’ talents and interests, such as after-school clubs, is ‘too limited’, particularly regarding non-sporting activities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders being ‘quick to respond to any safeguarding concerns’ and keeping detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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