St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11265 pupils

Byatts Grove, Longton, ST3 2RHWebsite01782235051

Good265 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils265

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Pupils265

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

265 / 345 (77%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~33*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rachel Clews

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 34%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

8.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.8%vs 6.7% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence31.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication15 pupils (33%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty14 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (18%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)13

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils265

Free school meals50.6%

English as additional language41.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British45.7%

Pakistani13.6%

White Other11.7%

Black African9.8%

Other4.5%

Indian4.5%

Asian Other2.6%

Mixed Other1.9%

Unclassified1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Gypsy/Roma1.1%

Black Other0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

19 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Informed80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,613

total expenditure per pupil

£-787 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,697

Support staff£1,066

Premises£714

Energy£113

Learning resources£272

Income per pupil£6,772

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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