St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plymouth, PL5 1NE · Plymouth · primary school
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44th of 66 primary schools in Plymouth we can score, 69 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 — 3.6/10 against 1,864 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
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 Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Arts and Crafts, Multi-skills, Singing, Military Kids, Dance, and Storytime clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment towards the national median? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Paul’s Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "happy and harmonious feel" and strong relationships between pupils and staff. Leaders have maintained high expectations and implemented an ambitious curriculum that supports most pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and considerate," with bullying being rare and effectively managed by staff.
- The curriculum is "effective and enables pupils to learn well," with reading and mathematics serving as strong cornerstones.
- Leaders have established a "strong core team" to distribute responsibilities, ensuring middle leaders feel well supported.
- Staff workload and well-being are fully considered, with senior leaders being "approachable and keen to help."
- Pupils are encouraged to be "caring, tolerant and respectful," often taking on responsibilities such as school councillors.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure every subject, particularly design and technology and computing, is taught with the same "clear intent and quality" so pupils gain full knowledge.
- Individual education plans for pupils with SEND must consistently target phonemes with well-matched activities and books to improve reading progress.
- Administration and record keeping for staff recruitment, including the single central record, must be maintained in an "orderly and effective manner."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well-trained and vigilant, although inconsistencies in recording recruitment information need to be resolved.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 23% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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