St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-8 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | East Ring The Cardinals Tongham Farnham Surrey GU10 1EF |
| Reference Number | 125148 |
St Paul’s C of E Infant School is performing well, maintaining a good standard across all key areas including education quality, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The school emphasizes values such as courage and compassion, creating an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Recent improvements to the curriculum have led to better pupil achievements, especially in early learning stages, and there is a strong focus on the well-being of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has seen positive feedback from parents and is adapting its strategies to further enhance learning consistency across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 136 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.26%
Girls: 50.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 2 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Irish | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive atmosphere with strong pastoral care
- High expectations for learning and behavior
- Broad and ambitious curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on personal development
- Well-organized and structured phonics programme
- Engaging early years learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in some subjects
- Limited opportunities for some pupils to read matched books
- A small group of pupils struggle to focus in class
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Walsh CofE Junior School
Ash Street, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT |
0.67 miles |
|
Walsh CofE Infant School
Ash Street, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT |
0.67 miles |
|
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School
Ash Church Road, Ash, Hampshire, GU12 6LX |
1.03 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Gloucester Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SL |
1.14 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Church Lane East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SS |
1.29 miles |
|
Shawfield Primary School
Winchester Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6SX |
1.34 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
48 Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU |
1.35 miles |
|
Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
1.64 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD |
1.72 miles |
|
Barfield Prep School
|
1.84 miles |
|
Talavera Junior School
Gun Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG |
1.92 miles |
|
Talavera Infant School
Gun Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG |
1.92 miles |
|
Stanhope Primary School
Masters Road, Aldershot, GU11 4GJ |
1.96 miles |
|
Normandy Village School
School Lane, Guildford, GU3 2HS |
2.26 miles |
|
William Cobbett Primary School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER |
2.31 miles |
|
The Cambridge Primary School
The Cambridge Primary School, Queens Avenue, Wellesley, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 4AA |
2.32 miles |
|
Wellington Community Primary School
Alexandra Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1QJ |
2.37 miles |
|
Puttenham CofE Infant School
School Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AS |
2.61 miles |
|
Marlborough Infant School
Redvers Buller Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HR |
2.71 miles |
|
Napier School
40 Lynchford Road, North Camp, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6EF |
2.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
0.4 miles |
|
Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
1.23 miles |
|
All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
2.14 miles |
|
Farnham Heath End
Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
2.45 miles |
|
The Wavell School
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH |
2.87 miles |
|
The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
3.13 miles |
|
Salesian College
119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PA |
3.19 miles |
|
Farnborough College of Technology
Boundary Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6SB |
3.66 miles |
|
The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
3.74 miles |
|
Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
4.16 miles |
|
Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
4.47 miles |
|
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT |
4.65 miles |
|
Henry Tyndale School
Ship Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8BX |
4.7 miles |
|
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX |
4.99 miles |