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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0LW, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.5 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
316
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 1% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 88% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. While data on higher standards is limited, 19% of pupils reached this level, indicating a solid foundation for future learning.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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54.86627, -1.36907 · SR2 0LW
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108836
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stpaulsryhope.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2018.
Is St Paul's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Paul's CofE Primary School scores 98.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Paul's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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