St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa, CV32 4JZ · Warwickshire · primary school
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87th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 — 3.7/10 against 3,450 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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 CofE Primary School, Leamington Spa overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 335. 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 move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the areas where the 2022 inspection identified opportunities for development? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support learning and social interaction?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leamington Spa
Overview
St Paul’s C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering an inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Leaders maintain an ambitious vision for the curriculum and personal development, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are fully involved in school life. While early years provision is strong and staff feel supported, inconsistencies remain in curriculum sequencing and phonics delivery.
Strengths
- The school is inclusive, with a motto ensuring pupils feel ‘equally important, listened to and loved by God’.
- Early years children get off to a good start in a ‘calm, well-organised environment’, developing strong foundational skills.
- Pupils behave well, build positive relationships with staff, and report that bullying ‘hardly ever happens’.
- Leaders provide an ambitious range of personal development opportunities, including clubs, residential trips, and global links.
- Staff feel fully supported by leaders who are ‘mindful of their workload’ and ‘go above and beyond’ to look after them.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify key content and its sequence in subjects where this is currently missing, so pupils can build on prior learning.
- Leaders should ensure the phonics scheme is delivered consistently by all staff to help pupils, including those with SEND, learn to read effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive regular training and concerns are reported and followed up tenaciously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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