St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive school where pupils are happy, feel safe and attend regularly. Safeguarding standards are met. Inspectors found attendance and behaviour and early years provision to be particular strengths, with attendance above national averages, persistent absence below national, pupils behaving maturely, and children in early years making strong progress, especially in reading and writing. Overall achievement and the quality of education are solid. Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, with outcomes close to or above national in recent years, and they leave well prepared for secondary school. However, the wider curriculum is still being refined: subject-specific knowledge and progression are less secure than in English and mathematics, and some teaching does not consistently help pupils remember important knowledge. Support for pupils with SEND is generally effective, but adaptations in some lessons, particularly in wider curriculum subjects, are inconsistent. Leadership is reflective and has driven improvements since the last inspection, and governance has been effective over time, though many governors are new and continuing to develop their statutory knowledge. Personal development is broad and pastoral care is strong, although some pupils' understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics is not as secure as it could be. The school has undergone significant change since its last inspection, moving from two-form entry to one-form entry from Nursery to Year 4. It has above-average free school meals eligibility and above-average location deprivation, and it is a Church of England school in the Diocese of London with no resourced SEND provision.

Strengths

• Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture and pupils who feel safe.
• Attendance is above national averages and persistent absence is below national.
• Behaviour is strong, with bullying and discrimination rare and dealt with quickly.
• Early years provision is a strength, with children making highly positive progress.
• Pupils build secure knowledge in reading, writing, spelling, communication and mathematics.
• Pupils' outcomes in English and mathematics are consistently close to or better than national.
• Inclusion is effective, with pupils' needs identified quickly and bespoke support planned.
• Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND are well supported and included in school life.
• Leadership is reflective and has driven improvements since the last inspection.
• Staff feel well supported and their wellbeing is prioritised.
• Pastoral care is a strength, and pupils feel valued, cared for and included.
• Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment, clubs, trips and leadership roles.

Areas for Improvement

• Teaching does not consistently adapt learning well for pupils with SEND, especially in wider curriculum subjects.
• Some teaching is not tightly focused on ensuring all pupils remember important knowledge for future learning.
• Progression in wider curriculum subjects is less secure than in English and mathematics.
• Work to refine the wider curriculum so staff know precisely what knowledge pupils must learn is still in progress.
• Some pupils' understanding of fundamental British values, such as democracy and protected characteristics, is not secure.
• Many governors are new and still developing their understanding of statutory responsibilities.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Cardinal Primary School
• Feltham Hill Infant and Nursery School
• Grove Park Primary School
• Lionel Primary School
• Norwood Green Infant and Nursery School
• Oak Hill Academy West London
• St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School

What is St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for St Paul's CofE Primary School is Expected standard, from an inspection in July 2026.

When was St Paul's CofE Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

St Paul's CofE Primary School was last inspected in July 2026.

How many pupils does St Paul's CofE Primary School have?

St Paul's CofE Primary School has 246 pupils on roll.

What age range does St Paul's CofE Primary School cover?

St Paul's CofE Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are St Paul's CofE Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?

St Paul's CofE Primary School is at St Paul's Road, Brentford, TW8 0PN.