The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mrs Christie Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Paul's Terrace, Holgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4BJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in York, YO24 4BJ, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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