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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
- Primary
- Kirklees WF13 3QE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school has made reading a priority, ensuring staff receive training to help pupils become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: In subjects like mathematics and science, the curriculum is more developed and beginning to impact positively on pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum does not define precisely what leaders want pupils to learn in some subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: When pupils struggle, particularly with reading, they receive exceptional support to catch up, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand expectations, and treat everyone with respect.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In some subjects like mathematics and science, curriculum improvements positively impact pupils but there remain gaps.
Support for SEND Pupils: The tasks and activities often don't help SEND pupils secure the learning they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; leaders promote personal development effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View and some spoke positively about the school at the start of the school day.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and committed to the community.
Impact on Student Progress: Curriculum improvements in subjects like reading are impacting students positively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need support to choose tasks that align with intended learning more precisely.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governance does not have an accurate view of the education quality, making it hard to check improvement focus.
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About Us
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 386 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 22 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1