The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (128% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.8
18.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
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
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 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
- 1,366
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Mc Nulty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6JE
Town setting
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.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic College?
St Paul's Catholic College currently has 1,366 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 Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE, in the Surrey 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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