How many pupils attend St Pauls Church of England Academy?

St Pauls Church of England Academy has 195 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Pauls Church of England Academy take?

St Pauls Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Pauls Church of England Academy located?

St Pauls Church of England Academy is located in Tipton, DY4 9BH, Sandwell.

How do I apply to St Pauls Church of England Academy?

St Pauls Church of England Academy 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 Pauls Church of England Academy have a religious character?

Yes — St Pauls Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Pauls Church of England Academy?

When St Pauls Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions as defined by section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989 at the time of making the application for a school place; 2. Children with a particular medical condition — Children with a particular medical condition. Applications submitted under this criterion must be accompanied by a medical declaration form (ASU75M) signed by the child's general practitioner or consultant confirming the condition, detailing the child's needs and specifying why, in their opinion, the preferred school is the only or most appropriate to meet the child's needs. All applications under this criterion will be assessed by the local authority to decide whether the child's needs can be met most appropriately by the preferred school; 3. Sibling — Children having a brother or sister on roll at the school (not nursery), at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by the tossing of a coin.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Pauls Church of England Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.8% of pupils at St Pauls Church of England Academy 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 Pauls Church of England Academy

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.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions as defined by section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989 at the time of making the application for a school place
2Children with a particular medical condition — Children with a particular medical condition. Applications submitted under this criterion must be accompanied by a medical declaration form (ASU75M) signed by the child's general practitioner or consultant confirming the condition, detailing the child's needs and specifying why, in their opinion, the preferred school is the only or most appropriate to meet the child's needs. All applications under this criterion will be assessed by the local authority to decide whether the child's needs can be met most appropriately by the preferred school.
3Sibling — Children having a brother or sister on roll at the school (not nursery), at the time of admission.
4Denominational grounds — Children accepted on denominational grounds, supported by the church. Applications based on this criterion must be accompanied by a completed declaration form (ASU75/VC) signed by a priest, minister or community leader to signify attendance at church on at least one occasion per month.
5Distance — Children prioritised by distance measured in a straight line from a child's home to the school's main entrance (as determined by the Principal).

If two applications tie: In the event that two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by the tossing of a coin.

The document states it is taken from Sandwell LA's policy with no changes made. The footnote notes that the church attendance requirement (criterion 4) will not apply for periods when public worship has been suspended due to Coronavirus measures.

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 Pauls Church of England Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St Pauls Church of England Academy?: St Pauls Church of England Academy has 195 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Pauls Church of England Academy take?: St Pauls Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Pauls Church of England Academy located?: St Pauls Church of England Academy is located in Tipton, DY4 9BH, Sandwell.
How do I apply to St Pauls Church of England Academy?: St Pauls Church of England Academy 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 Pauls Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Pauls Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Pauls Church of England Academy?: When St Pauls Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions as defined by section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989 at the time of making the application for a school place; 2. Children with a particular medical condition — Children with a particular medical condition. Applications submitted under this criterion must be accompanied by a medical declaration form (ASU75M) signed by the child's general practitioner or consultant confirming the condition, detailing the child's needs and specifying why, in their opinion, the preferred school is the only or most appropriate to meet the child's needs. All applications under this criterion will be assessed by the local authority to decide whether the child's needs can be met most appropriately by the preferred school; 3. Sibling — Children having a brother or sister on roll at the school (not nursery), at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by the tossing of a coin.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Pauls Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.8% of pupils at St Pauls Church of England Academy 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 Pauls Church of England Academy

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.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions as defined by section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989 at the time of making the application for a school place
2Children with a particular medical condition — Children with a particular medical condition. Applications submitted under this criterion must be accompanied by a medical declaration form (ASU75M) signed by the child's general practitioner or consultant confirming the condition, detailing the child's needs and specifying why, in their opinion, the preferred school is the only or most appropriate to meet the child's needs. All applications under this criterion will be assessed by the local authority to decide whether the child's needs can be met most appropriately by the preferred school.
3Sibling — Children having a brother or sister on roll at the school (not nursery), at the time of admission.
4Denominational grounds — Children accepted on denominational grounds, supported by the church. Applications based on this criterion must be accompanied by a completed declaration form (ASU75/VC) signed by a priest, minister or community leader to signify attendance at church on at least one occasion per month.
5Distance — Children prioritised by distance measured in a straight line from a child's home to the school's main entrance (as determined by the Principal).

If two applications tie: In the event that two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by the tossing of a coin.

St Pauls Church of England Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St Pauls Church of England Academy?: St Pauls Church of England Academy has 195 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Pauls Church of England Academy take?: St Pauls Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Pauls Church of England Academy located?: St Pauls Church of England Academy is located in Tipton, DY4 9BH, Sandwell.
How do I apply to St Pauls Church of England Academy?: St Pauls Church of England Academy 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 Pauls Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Pauls Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Pauls Church of England Academy?: When St Pauls Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions as defined by section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989 at the time of making the application for a school place; 2. Children with a particular medical condition — Children with a particular medical condition. Applications submitted under this criterion must be accompanied by a medical declaration form (ASU75M) signed by the child's general practitioner or consultant confirming the condition, detailing the child's needs and specifying why, in their opinion, the preferred school is the only or most appropriate to meet the child's needs. All applications under this criterion will be assessed by the local authority to decide whether the child's needs can be met most appropriately by the preferred school; 3. Sibling — Children having a brother or sister on roll at the school (not nursery), at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event that two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by the tossing of a coin.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Pauls Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.8% of pupils at St Pauls Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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