How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 181 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School take?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School located?

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Cheshunt, EN7 6LR, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to St Paul's Catholic Primary School?

St Paul's 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Paul's 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School?

When St Paul's 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 including who have been in care outside of England. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic child with sibling at school — A baptised Catholic child with who has a sibling at the school at the time of admission (see notes 3, 4 and 7); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Hertfordshire County Council's 'straight line' distance measurement system is used for all home to school distance measurements. Distances are measured using a computerised mapping system to two decimal places. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Paul's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.9% of pupils at St Paul's 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 St Paul's 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 including who have been in care outside of England. (see notes 2&3)
2Baptised Catholic child with sibling at school — A baptised Catholic child with who has a sibling at the school at the time of admission (see notes 3, 4 and 7).
3Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children (see note 3).
4Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other 'looked after' children and previously 'looked after' children who have been adopted or made subject to child arrangement orders or special guardianship orders including children who have been in care outside England (see note 2).
5Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Non-Catholic children with sibling at school — Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission.
7Nursery children eligible for Early Years Pupil/Service Premium Funding — Any child, attending St Paul's Nursery that is eligible for Early Years Pupil or Service Premium Funding.
8Christians of other denominations — Christians of other denominations whose application is supported either by a certificate of baptism or a letter from their minister confirming membership of the faith community.
9Any 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. Hertfordshire County Council's 'straight line' distance measurement system is used for all home to school distance measurements. Distances are measured using a computerised mapping system to two decimal places. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each numbered category, sub-priorities apply in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need moves an application to top of its category; (ii) sibling attendance at time of enrolment increases priority within category, placed after (i).

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.

St Paul's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 181 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School take?: St Paul's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School located?: St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Cheshunt, EN7 6LR, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: St Paul's 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Paul's 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: When St Paul's 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 including who have been in care outside of England. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic child with sibling at school — A baptised Catholic child with who has a sibling at the school at the time of admission (see notes 3, 4 and 7); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Hertfordshire County Council's 'straight line' distance measurement system is used for all home to school distance measurements. Distances are measured using a computerised mapping system to two decimal places. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.9% of pupils at St Paul's 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 St Paul's 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 including who have been in care outside of England. (see notes 2&3)
2Baptised Catholic child with sibling at school — A baptised Catholic child with who has a sibling at the school at the time of admission (see notes 3, 4 and 7).
3Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children (see note 3).
4Other looked after/previously looked after children — Other 'looked after' children and previously 'looked after' children who have been adopted or made subject to child arrangement orders or special guardianship orders including children who have been in care outside England (see note 2).
5Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Non-Catholic children with sibling at school — Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission.
7Nursery children eligible for Early Years Pupil/Service Premium Funding — Any child, attending St Paul's Nursery that is eligible for Early Years Pupil or Service Premium Funding.
8Christians of other denominations — Christians of other denominations whose application is supported either by a certificate of baptism or a letter from their minister confirming membership of the faith community.
9Any other children — Any other children.

St Paul's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 181 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School take?: St Paul's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School located?: St Paul's Catholic Primary School is located in Cheshunt, EN7 6LR, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: St Paul's 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Paul's 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: When St Paul's 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 including who have been in care outside of England. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic child with sibling at school — A baptised Catholic child with who has a sibling at the school at the time of admission (see notes 3, 4 and 7); 3. Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Hertfordshire County Council's 'straight line' distance measurement system is used for all home to school distance measurements. Distances are measured using a computerised mapping system to two decimal places. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Paul's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.9% of pupils at St Paul's 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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Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Goffs Academy

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Goffs - Churchgate Academy

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Expected standard

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

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