# St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy — Dewsbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ms Elizabeth McDonagh

## Contact

- **Address:** Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01924 488282
- **Website:** http://www.stpaulinuscps.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dewsbury/st-paulinus-catholic-primary-academy-21826

## About

Inspiring all to live, learn and love in the light of Jesus. We are proud to work with all the Catholic schools across our two local authority areas.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with caring staff: My child has thrived at St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy. The staff are always willing to lend a helping hand and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on the values of the school which are clearly reflected in the behaviour and attitude of the children. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Lovely school with a warm atmosphere: We have been really happy with St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy since our child started in Reception. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere in the school is warm and inclusive. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on the importance of faith in the school's values and the way this is reflected in the daily routines and activities. *(Oct 2021)*
- **4/5** — Great school with a strong sense of community: My child attended St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy from Reception to Year 6 and I was always impressed with the sense of community and the emphasis on the values of the school. The staff are dedicated and caring and the facilities are excellent. However, I did find the communication from the school to be a little lacking at times. *(Jul 2020)*
- **4/5** — A great school with a lot to offer: Our child has settled well into St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy and we are pleased with the progress they are making. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic and the facilities are excellent. I was a little disappointed with the way some of the children behaved on our first visit to the school but overall we are happy with the experience. *(Feb 2020)*

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