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

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 62 primary schools in West Berkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at St Paul's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Paul's Catholic 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 Catholic Primary School

City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4SZ

Local ranking8th of 62 primary schools in West Berkshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

327

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 48

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 294
Boys: 137 (49%)
Girls: 142 (51%)
Capacity: 327 (85% full)
SEND: 10.9%
FSM Eligible: 4.4%
EAL: 28.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 9.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Budget per Pupil: £5,966/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.2%
White Other: 15.3%
Mixed Other: 11.2%
Asian Indian: 10.9%
Asian Chinese: 5.1%
Black African: 3.7%
Black Other: 3.7%
Asian Other: 2.0%

42.2%

White British

15.3%

White Other

11.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01189422003

office@stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk

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City Road

Reading, South East

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Administrative

URN: 110006
UKPRN: 10070232
Establishment No.: 3306

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