St Paul's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | FARMFIELD DRIVE BEECHWOOD PRENTON MERSEYSIDE CH43 7TE |
| Phone | 01516527828 |
| Reference Number | 105070 |
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since the last inspection. Most pupils demonstrate a strong enjoyment of school, supported by staff who are dedicated to high expectations regarding both learning and behavior. The school fosters an environment where pupils feel safe and supported, leading to positive relationships and respectful interactions among students and staff alike. Nevertheless, some areas require improvement, particularly regarding the monitoring of the wider curriculum and attendance issues that affect certain pupils’ learning progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 111 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.86%
Girls: 44.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 12.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and engage positively with their learning.
- Staff establish strong relationships with pupils and their families.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- There is a strong focus on developing children's reading skills from an early age.
- Staff receive varied training opportunities to enhance their teaching skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Monitoring systems for some subjects in the wider curriculum are underdeveloped.
- Certain pupils demonstrate reluctance to attend school regularly.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.2 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Manor Primary School
Beechwood Drive, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 7ZU |
0.22 miles |
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Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Ballantyne Drive, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7XG |
0.6 miles |
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Hayfield School
Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4LN |
0.64 miles |
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Chapelhill Primary School
Stavordale Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 9PS |
0.67 miles |
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Orrets Meadow School
Chapelhill Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 9QQ |
0.73 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Gautby Road, Bidston, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7DU |
0.85 miles |
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Co-op Academy Hillside
Ridgeview Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9HG |
0.85 miles |
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Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
0.86 miles |
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Overchurch Junior School
54 Moreton Road, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
0.87 miles |
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Bidston Avenue Primary School
Tollemache Road, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0DQ |
0.88 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
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0.94 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Upton Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 0PB |
1.15 miles |
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Eastway Primary School
Rossall Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 8TA |
1.15 miles |
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Leasowe Primary School
Oxley Avenue, Leasowe, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 1RU |
1.15 miles |
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Co-op Academy Portland
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1.25 miles |
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Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE |
1.34 miles |
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Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
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1.35 miles |
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Fender Primary School
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1.35 miles |
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Wirral Wrap
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0.12 miles |
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0.56 miles |
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Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
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0.85 miles |
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Upton Hall School FCJ
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1.02 miles |
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Birkenhead Sixth Form College
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1.18 miles |
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Ridgeway High School
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1.19 miles |
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Birkenhead School
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1.41 miles |
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Woodchurch High School
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1.48 miles |
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Birkenhead High School Academy
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY |
1.49 miles |
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St Anselm's College
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1.49 miles |
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Meadowside School
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1.58 miles |
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Weatherhead High School
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1.63 miles |
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Foxfield School
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1.66 miles |
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Kilgarth School
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1.68 miles |
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The Mosslands School
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1.68 miles |
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Birkenhead Park School
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1.72 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
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2.04 miles |
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Progress Schools - Wirral
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2.18 miles |
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The Oldershaw School
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2.26 miles |
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Edstart Schools Wirral
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