The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 282 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 203 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,886
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mrs Jo-Anne Hoarty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMilton Keynes College
16 plus · Very close
Sir Frank Markham Community School
Secondary · Very close
The Milton Keynes Academy
Secondary · Very close
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Primary · 634m away
New Chapter Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Falconhurst School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Redway School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Paul's Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Paul's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic School?
St Paul's Catholic School currently has 1,886 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic School take?
St Paul's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic School?
St Paul's Catholic School is in Milton Keynes, MK6 5EN, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Paul's Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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