The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.4
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
16.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 186 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 952
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 53.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mike Whiteside (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
April 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Paul's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Saint Paul's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint Paul's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Paul's Catholic High School?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School currently has 952 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Paul's Catholic High School take?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint Paul's Catholic High School?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School is in Manchester, M23 2YS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Paul's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Saint Paul's Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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