The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
61.0
17.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
27.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Dr Dawn Casserly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorfolk House School
Independent · 588m away
St George's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 875m away
George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.0km away
George Dixon Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Independent · 1.3km away
Chad Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hopwood Hall School
Independent · 1.3km away
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's School for Girls a selective school?
No. St Paul's School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Paul's School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's School for Girls?
St Paul's School for Girls currently has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's School for Girls take?
St Paul's School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Paul's School for Girls?
St Paul's School for Girls is in Birmingham, B16 9SL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, St Paul's School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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