The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- ST GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Bowker (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Buckstone Crescent, Alwoodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlwoodley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Allerton High School
Secondary · 406m away
Allerton CofE Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Leeds Jewish Free School
Secondary · 876m away
Brodetsky Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Primley Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Adel Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Leeds, LS17 5ES, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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