The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,119
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 35.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anton Innocent (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Pulse and Water College
Independent · 429m away
Churchfield School
Special school · 696m away
Boxgrove Primary School
Primary · 793m away
The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre
Independent · 811m away
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Nursery · 840m away
Bannockburn Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Horizons Academy Bexley
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's Academy a selective school?
No. St Paul's Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Paul's Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Academy?
St Paul's Academy currently has 1,119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Academy take?
St Paul's Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Paul's Academy?
St Paul's Academy is in London, SE2 9PX, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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