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St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,119
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.4, the school performs in the top 78% of schools nationwide, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. The recent Ofsted report rated the institution as "Requires Improvement," suggesting there are areas that need development, so it's important to consider these factors when making your decision.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 52% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African46.7%
White British8.3%
White Other6.9%
Black Caribbean4.4%
Black Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Other2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.49279, 0.10569 · SE2 9PX
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN105135
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2023.
Is St Paul's Academy a good school?
St Paul's Academy scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Paul's Academy in GCSEs?
St Paul's Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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