The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 4.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr M Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary School
Primary · 309m away
Birch Copse Primary School
Primary · 463m away
Little Heath School
Secondary · 587m away
Park Lane Primary School
Primary · 654m away
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Blagrave Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
The Avenue Special School
Academy · 1.5km away
Thames Valley School
Free school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School take?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is in Reading, RG31 4SZ, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's 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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