St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nuneaton
Nuneaton, CV10 8NH · Warwickshire · primary school
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131st 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 — 1.4/10 against 2,651 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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, Nuneaton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, 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 (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Makaton, Fun & Games, Science, Debating, Crafty Corner and Wicked The Musical clubs. Sports include Multi Sports, Cheerleading, Tag Rugby, Football Squad, Frisbee, Mix & Match, Athletics and Gymnastics. Arts and music options cover Choir, Rock Band, Dance and Boxercise.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in reading? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nuneaton
Overview
St Paul’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy attending and strive to live out the vision to ‘shine like stars in the world’. Leaders provide an interesting and balanced curriculum with high expectations for achievement, supported by positive behaviour and strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘fully engaged in their lessons’ and demonstrate polite, courteous behaviour, with bullying issues resolved quickly.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils read with ‘fluency, expression and confidence’, aided by a ‘double-decker reading bus’.
- Personal development is a high priority, with pupils making ‘meaningful and positive contributions’ through the school parliament and democratic processes.
- Staff morale is high, with staff feeling the school is like ‘family’ and appreciating leaders’ actions to manage workload.
- All pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, participate in a ‘rich variety of wider activities’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils’ learning in all subjects builds on what they already know, as recent curriculum changes have not yet addressed gaps in early knowledge for some pupils.
- Subject leaders should ensure the early years curriculum prepares children well for learning in key stage 1, as some subjects do not build effectively from the early years.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are well trained and consistently follow policies to identify signs of neglect or harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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