St Paul's School

St Paul’s School is currently rated as requiring improvement across several key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Despite these challenges, the school offers a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued, demonstrating significant personal development, especially in the sixth form. They provide various creative and vocational experiences that enhance pupils' aspirations and understanding of equality and cultural diversity. However, the instability in staffing and the need for improvements in curriculum delivery and behavioural strategies have hindered overall educational outcomes.

Strengths

• Pupils are safe and feel valued and respected.
• A strong commitment to personal development and well-being.
• Broad and interesting curriculum with a focus on personal, social, and health education.
• Targeted support for sixth-form students to help with future choices.
• Focus on improving pupils' aspirations and life choices through a variety of experiences.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum affects pupil achievement.
• Behaviour management strategies are not fully effective.
• High levels of absenteeism result in gaps in pupils' learning.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at St Paul's School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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

The latest Ofsted rating for St Paul's School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2024.

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

St Paul's School was last inspected in November 2024.

How many pupils does St Paul's School have?

St Paul's School has 38 pupils on roll.

What age range does St Paul's School cover?

St Paul's School for pupils aged 7 to 19.

Where is St Paul's School?

St Paul's School is at 73 Hertford Street, Birmingham, B12 8NJ.