The short version
80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 80%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
November 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
January 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
September 2014 | Inspection
Emergency inspection
May 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2012 | Inspection
Location
73 Hertford Street, Birmingham, B12 8NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazelwood School and Training Centre
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Birmingham Rathbone School of LE
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Ark Tindal Primary Academy
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Green Oak Academy
Independent · 623m away
Anderton Park Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Park Hill Primary School
Primary · 750m away
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 951m away
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's School a selective school?
Yes. St Paul's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is St Paul's School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's School?
St Paul's School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's School take?
St Paul's School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is St Paul's School?
St Paul's School is in Birmingham, B12 8NJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Paul's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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