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St Paul's Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 25/05/2023Ages 11–161,119 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Paul's Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Greenwich local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,119 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 25/05/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view St Paul's Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 840.4
England avg 45.1 · was 42.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
England avg 45% · was 39% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths50%
England avg 65% · was 58% in 2023/24
EBacc entry52%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.44
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.8%
Free school meals38.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language24.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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