St Paul's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sundridge Park Yate Bristol BS37 4EP |
| Phone | 01454866790 |
| Reference Number | 109269 |
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The pupils display a strong understanding of the school's values, demonstrating compassion and good behavior both in class and during breaks. They participate actively in various school activities, with a solid support system in place for those with special educational needs. However, there are areas that require further development, particularly in ensuring that all teachers adhere to subject plans, particularly in subjects like history and geography where retention of content could be improved.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.17%
Girls: 44.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.5% |
| White, Other | 11.8% |
| Indian | 6.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong values and compassion for others.
- Good quality of education across various subjects.
- Art education is a notable strength, producing high-quality student work.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in the implementation of subject leaders' plans.
- Pupils struggle with retention of historical content and historical source interpretation.
- Reading instruction lacks ambition in challenging texts for some pupils.
- Curriculum sequencing in humanities needs enhancement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | -5 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Woodlands Primary School
Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4HB |
0.16 miles |
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Raysfield Primary School
Finch Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6JE |
0.47 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Church Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG |
0.55 miles |
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Broadway Infant School
Broadway, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7AD |
0.59 miles |
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The Ridge Junior School
Melrose Avenue, Yate, The Ridge Junior School, Melrose Avenue, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 7AP |
0.6 miles |
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Abbotswood Primary School
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 8SZ |
0.67 miles |
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Tyndale Primary School
Tyndale Avenue, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5EX |
0.78 miles |
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Wellesley Primary School
Edgeworth, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8YR |
0.84 miles |
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St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Hounds Road, Chipping Sodbury, 53, Bristol, BS37 6EE |
0.94 miles |
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North Road Community Primary School
North Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LQ |
1.43 miles |
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Iron Acton Church of England Primary School
Wotton Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, BS37 9UZ |
2.16 miles |
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Watermore Primary School
Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2LE |
2.43 miles |
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The Manor Church of England Primary School
Roundways, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2LF |
2.51 miles |
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Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Old Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6NB |
2.7 miles |
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Rangeworthy Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Wotton Road, Rangeworthy, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7ND |
3.06 miles |
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Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
Rectory Road, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2BT |
3.08 miles |
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Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School
Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 9RF |
3.29 miles |
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Horton CofE VA Primary School
Horton, Chipping Sodbury, 53, Bristol, BS37 6QP |
3.4 miles |
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Lyde Green Primary School
Willowherb Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 7LH |
3.52 miles |
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Elm Park Primary School
Nicholls Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1NF |
3.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Yate Academy
Sundridge Park, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4DX |
0.07 miles |
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Culverhill School
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SZ |
0.62 miles |
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Chipping Sodbury School
Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EW |
0.86 miles |
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Vinney Green Secure Unit
Care of: South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol, BS37 5AF |
1.08 miles |
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Brimsham Green School
Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB |
1.23 miles |
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Immanuel Christian School
Rodford Tabernacle, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Avon, BS37 8QG |
1.27 miles |
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Winterbourne Academy
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL |
4.03 miles |
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Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA |
4.51 miles |
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Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH |
4.85 miles |