St Paul's Way Trust School

About St Paul's Way Trust School

St Paul’s Way Primary School offers an exceptional educational experience for the children in our wonderful, diverse community. As part of an all-through school and University Schools Trust (UST), we are fortunate to benefit from partnerships that enrich our children’s lives beyond your typical primary school.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Cath Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

19.5:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

96.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

55.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.54

Progress 8

Well above average

68.5%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

79.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

46.4% entered EBacc

34.9% achieved EBacc

235 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Education at St Paul's Way"

I have been thoroughly impressed with the education and experiences St Paul's Way has provided for my child. The facilities are excellent and the emphasis on values such as aspiration and integrity has been a positive influence on my child's development. The school's partnerships with universities have also opened up opportunities for my child to engage with like-minded students and professionals.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Michael O

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"St Paul's Way is a Gem"

From the moment my child started at St Paul's Way, we have seen a significant improvement in their confidence and academic performance. The school's community is warm and welcoming, and the staff are dedicated to providing a high-quality education. We are grateful for the opportunities our child has received, including the guaranteed entry to the secondary school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah J

Parent Jun 20, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Feelings About St Paul's Way"

While our experience at St Paul's Way was generally positive, we did encounter some issues with communication and consistency. However, the school's values and programs, such as the phonics and reading initiatives, have been beneficial for our child's development. With some tweaks, we believe St Paul's Way has the potential to be an outstanding school.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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