St Paul's Way Trust School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 125 St Paul's Way London E3 4FT |
| Phone | 02079871883 |
| Reference Number | 143379 |
St Paul's Way Trust School has shown good overall effectiveness in its first inspection as an academy, with notable strengths particularly in behaviour and personal development, where the school is rated outstanding. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured to prepare students for future academic endeavors, especially noted in early years and sixth-form provisions. Pupils demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and know they are supported by staff who uphold high expectations for behaviour and academic performance. However, some inconsistencies in assessing students' understanding in Years 1 to 11 need addressing to enhance their progression through the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1884 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.48%
Girls: 43.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 3 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 4 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 6 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
| 7 | 136 | 103 | 239 |
| 8 | 127 | 112 | 239 |
| 9 | 132 | 108 | 240 |
| 10 | 130 | 105 | 235 |
| 11 | 148 | 90 | 238 |
| 12 | 94 | 58 | 152 |
| 13 | 61 | 53 | 114 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White, British | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Paul's Way Trust School | |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Strong and ambitious curriculum from early years to sixth form
- High-quality careers information and guidance
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Comprehensive extra-curricular opportunities offered to students
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding in Years 1 to 11
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.35 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.31 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.7% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 106 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
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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.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 275 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 218 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
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