St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy.

Dewsbury, WF133QE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
24 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Temple Road
Dewsbury, WF133QE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148485
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Temple Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3QE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
443 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
386
Free School Meals
29.8% (115 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
386 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring all to live, learn and love in the light of Jesus"

Faith Family Respect Achievement

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is a Catholic school grounded in the Catholic Faith. The school states a mission to inspire all to live, learn and love in the light of Jesus and describes four key principles of Christian formation: Places of Discipleship; Places where Communities are created; Places of Learning; Places where we treasure God’s World. The academy is part of The Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust and emphasizes grounding in Gospel values, community, and a curriculum to develop mature Christian adults.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

My Happy Mind

Sports

Gymnastics Tag rugby Athletics Ball skills

Facilities

Extensive grounds with different play areas Woodland area Wildlife area Allotments

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology English Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music Phonics and Early Reading Physical Education RE RPSHE Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast / After School Club

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information includes: Kirklees ICAF Online Application; a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for 2026-27; Nursery Admissions contact details (Nursery Admissions page and contact via [email protected] or 01924 488282); In-Year Admissions; St Paulinus Catchment Area; Admissions Policy 2026-27 and 2025-26; links to Admissions Appeals Timetable and related guidance.

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