The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
17% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mrs Z Killick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bourne Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeacon View Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
The Victory Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Castle View Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Saxon Shore Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Medina Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Wymering School
Free school · Grammar · 1.6km away
Portsdown Primary School
Primary · 1.7km 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 November 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 281 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 3 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 Portsmouth, PO6 4JD, in the Portsmouth 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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