The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Ferretti (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Emsworth Crescent, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV9 5NR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School take?
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School is in Wolverhampton, WV9 5NR, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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