The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
21.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Carter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8GA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthway Junior School
Primary · 927m away
West Sussex Alternative Provision College
Pupil referral unit · 965m away
The Gattons Infant School
Primary · 985m away
Abbotsford Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hambrook School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Burgess Hill Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's Catholic College a selective school?
No. St Paul's Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Paul's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic College?
St Paul's Catholic College currently has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic College take?
St Paul's Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic College?
St Paul's Catholic College is in Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Paul's Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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