Is St Pauls Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Pauls Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at St Pauls Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Pauls Church of England Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Pauls Church of England Academy 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 Pauls Church of England Academy

Robert Road, Tipton, DY4 9BH

Local ranking7th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 195
Boys: 99 (51%)
Girls: 96 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (93% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 34.9%
EAL: 11.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 18.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,646/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 56.4%
Black African: 12.8%
Mixed Other: 8.7%
Asian Indian: 5.6%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Other: 3.1%
Black Caribbean: 2.6%

56.4%

White British

12.8%

Black African

8.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01215572573

principal@st-pauls.sandwell.sch.uk

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Robert Road

Tipton, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140921
UKPRN: 10046176
Establishment No.: 3004
Trust: ST PAUL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST

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