Is St Paul's Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 28 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Paul's Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Paul's Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 57.8 (England: 46.2). 68.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

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

Applications for Year 7 places at St Paul's Catholic College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Paul's Catholic College

Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA

Local ranking2nd of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 February 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from St Paul's Catholic College (URN 126101) since 1 January 2022. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 57.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 68.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 86.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 182

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 96.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 54.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 31.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

36.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

108

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 17.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 40.2
16-18 Cohort: 264

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1190
Boys: 601 (52%)
Girls: 559 (48%)
Capacity: 1050 (110% full)
SEND: 19.6%
FSM Eligible: 9.3%
EAL: 11.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 69.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,484/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 63.1%
White Other: 8.4%
Asian Indian: 8.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.7%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.3%
Black African: 2.3%

63.1%

White British

8.4%

White Other

8.1%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01444873898

rcarter@stpaulscc.co.uk

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Jane Murray Way

Burgess Hill, South East

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Administrative

URN: 148753
UKPRN: 10089100
Establishment No.: 4610
Trust: BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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