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St Paul's School for Girls
Outstandinggraded 03/02/2023Ages 11–181,046 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Paul's School for Girls is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,046 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/02/2023, St Paul's School for Girls was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 64.8 and 82% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view St Paul's School for Girls's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 861
England avg 45.1 · was 65.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1.2
Grade 5+ English & maths70%
England avg 45% · was 82% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths87%
England avg 65% · was 92% in 2023/24
EBacc entry39%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.26
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 39.9
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 41.2
AAB or better15%
Retention95%
Value added-0.24
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake29.2%
Free school meals29.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.9%
Attendance94.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher5.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence11.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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