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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 24/10/2023Ages 3–11383 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dewsbury, within the Kirklees local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 383 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 24/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Dewsbury can view St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 24/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)39%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake28.1%
Free school meals28.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dewsbury
All schools in Dewsbury →Boothroyd Primary Academy0.0 miSt Johns CE Primary School0.5 miWestborough High SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy0.6 miFlatts Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 miRida Boys High School0.7 mi
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