How many pupils attend Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School has 433 pupils on roll.

What ages does Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School take?

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School located?

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is located in Stevenage, SG1 1NJ, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?

When Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children with sibling on roll — Catholic children who will have a sibling on roll at St Vincent de Paul Catholic School at the time of admission. (Notes 4, 5 &14-17); 3. Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice, resident in named parishes, nearest Catholic school — Catholic Children with a Certificate of Catholic Practice who are resident in the parishes of St Joseph’s, Stevenage New Town or The Church of the Transfiguration Stevenage Old Town for whom St Vincent de Paul School is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3, 4 & 12), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are measured using a computerised mapping system to two decimal places, from the Address Base Premium address point of the child’s house to the address point of the school. If the last two children under any criteria live the same distance, this will be a lottery which will be carried out by the governors in the presence of an independent witness.

What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.1% of pupils at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children with sibling on roll — Catholic children who will have a sibling on roll at St Vincent de Paul Catholic School at the time of admission. (Notes 4, 5 &14-17)
3Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice, resident in named parishes, nearest Catholic school — Catholic Children with a Certificate of Catholic Practice who are resident in the parishes of St Joseph’s, Stevenage New Town or The Church of the Transfiguration Stevenage Old Town for whom St Vincent de Paul School is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3, 4 & 12).
4Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice, other parishes, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic Practice resident in any other parishes, for whom St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3, 4, & 12).
5Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
6Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
7Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 5&6)
8Other children with sibling at school — Other children who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission
9Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 7)
10Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
11Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are measured using a computerised mapping system to two decimal places, from the Address Base Premium address point of the child’s house to the address point of the school. If the last two children under any criteria live the same distance, this will be a lottery which will be carried out by the governors in the presence of an independent witness.

Within each category, sub-priority order applied: (i) exceptional social/medical/pastoral need, (ii) sibling attendance at time of enrolment, (iii) children of staff members employed 2+ years or filling a demonstrable skill shortage post. Twins/multiple births admitted where logistically possible if one child is last ranked within PAN.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.