St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 5–11206 pupils

Buckstone Crescent, Alwoodley, LS17 5ESWebsite01132939901

Good206 pupilsAges 5–11

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Good4y ago

Inspected Nov 2021

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils206

Good4y ago

Ages5 - 11

Pupils206

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

206 / 210 (98%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~34*

Head Teacher

Mr Philip Bowker

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 68%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.7%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (52%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (18%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (9%)

Other2 pupils (6%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils206

Free school meals11.7%

English as additional language15.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British55.3%

Black African7.3%

Pakistani6.3%

White Other5.3%

Unclassified4.9%

Other3.9%

Mixed Other3.9%

Mixed White & Asian3.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.4%

Indian2.9%

Chinese1.5%

Black Caribbean1.0%

Asian Other0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£5,563

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,838 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,813

Support staff£851

Premises£260

Energy£154

Learning resources£173

Income per pupil£5,793

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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