Is St Paul's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 9 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 14th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Paul's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 88% of pupils at St Paul's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Paul's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Paul's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW

Local ranking14th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

342

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 April 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 88.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 19.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 94.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 316
Boys: 170 (51%)
Girls: 162 (49%)
Capacity: 342 (97% full)
SEND: 26.0%
FSM Eligible: 14.9%
EAL: 2.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 23.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,240/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.4%
Black African: 3.2%
White Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%
Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.3%
Mixed Other: 0.3%

91.4%

White British

3.2%

Black African

1.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915210055

office@stpaulsryhope.co.uk

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Waterworks Road

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108836
UKPRN: 10075786
Establishment No.: 3005

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