St Paul's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Paul's Avenue Buttershaw Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1ST |
| Phone | 01274679183 |
| Reference Number | 107319 |
St Paul’s C of E Primary School continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to the academic and personal development of its pupils. The school is well regarded within its community, and both parents and staff express pride in the rounded education offered. Pupils consistently perform well in national assessments, especially in mathematics and reading, although their progress in some other subjects remains more variable. Leaders are aware of these challenges and are actively working to address them while maintaining a sustainable approach to change for staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.74%
Girls: 51.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 3 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 5 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 6 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.9% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 18 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in national assessments in mathematics and reading.
- Strong sense of community and school values that guide pupils' behavior.
- High priority on reading as a gateway to learning across the curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High attendance and effective strategies to promote engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent clarity in lesson aims leading to less effective learning in some subjects.
- New curriculums in a few subjects may not yet be fully implemented.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | -4.6 | ||
| Writing | -3.2 | ||
| Maths | -4.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Wibsey Primary School
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Hill Top CofE Primary School
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Woodside Academy
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Farfield Primary and Nursery School
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Reevy Hill Primary School
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Bankfoot Primary School
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Marshfield Primary
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Southmere Primary Academy
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1.11 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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Eternal Light
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Bradford College
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Bronte Girls' Academy
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2.04 miles |
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Bradford Academy
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New College Bradford
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