The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 47.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Faulkner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dimbles Hill, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NH
Town setting
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Rocklands School
Special school · 547m away
Lichfield Cathedral School
Independent · 621m away
The Bridge Academy
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Charnwood Primary Academy
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St Chad's CofE Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School take?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is in Lichfield, WS13 7NH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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