St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pemros Road St Budeaux Plymouth Devon PL5 1NE |
| Phone | 01752365459 |
| Reference Number | 140676 |
St Paul’s Roman Catholic Primary School remains a good school, with a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils. The school has successfully navigated challenges since the last inspection, demonstrating resilience particularly in addressing the needs of pupils with additional requirements, including those with SEND. Positive relationships among pupils and staff contribute to a harmonious atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. The effective curriculum supports academic success, especially in reading and mathematics, although further development is needed in some subjects to ensure a comprehensive educational experience for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 144 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 6 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.4% |
| Indian | 9% |
| African | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils and staff share a strong belief in the school's values.
- There is a positive and trusting relationship between pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is ambitious and mostly well sequenced.
- The phonics programme is implemented rigorously.
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and supported well.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupil happiness and achievement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects, like design and technology and computing, require further development.
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for SEND pupils do not consistently align with targeted support for reading.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -3.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Victoria Road Primary
Trelawney Avenue, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1RH |
0.15 miles |
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Riverside Community Primary School
210 Poole Park Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1DD |
0.42 miles |
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Marine Academy Primary
Trevithick Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2AF |
0.52 miles |
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Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School
Roman Way, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT |
0.65 miles |
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EL |
0.71 miles |
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy
Priestley Avenue, Higher Saint Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DW |
0.71 miles |
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2DE |
1.05 miles |
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Drake Primary Academy
1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN |
1.1 miles |
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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Ham Drive, Plymouth, PL2 2NJ |
1.12 miles |
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Mayflower Academy
41 Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2NJ |
1.12 miles |
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Ernesettle Community School
Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RB |
1.16 miles |
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Lynher Drive, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4PA |
1.27 miles |
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Knowle Primary School
Ringmore Way, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG |
1.36 miles |
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DX |
1.44 miles |
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College Road Primary School
College Road, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1NS |
1.47 miles |
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Ford Primary School
Cambridge Road, Ford, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1PU |
1.47 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
400 Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU |
1.51 miles |
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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
Long Park Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AQ |
1.57 miles |
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Morice Town Primary Academy
Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RJ |
1.63 miles |
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Pennycross Primary School
Arden Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3RL |
1.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus
Foulston Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 1HL |
0.42 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
0.48 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
0.61 miles |
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Mill Ford School
Rochford Crescent, Ernesettle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY |
1.28 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
1.39 miles |
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Saltash Community School
Wearde Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AY |
1.4 miles |
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Fountain Head House School
Saltash Campus, Church Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AE |
1.7 miles |
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Brook Green Centre for Learning
Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4DZ |
1.72 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
1.79 miles |
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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
1.87 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
2.01 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
2.01 miles |
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Torpoint Community College
Trevol Road, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NH |
2.02 miles |
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA |
2.22 miles |
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City College Plymouth
Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG |
2.25 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
2.33 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
2.35 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodview Learning Community, Picklecombe Drive, Off Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ES |
2.49 miles |
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Plymouth College
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2.6 miles |
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Chapel Bridge School
99 Craigie Drive, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3JL |
2.6 miles |