The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Eileen Lomax (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick take?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is in Alnwick, NE66 2NU, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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