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St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Spencefield Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HN, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.1 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,144
Capacity
1,142
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 54.5, placing it in the top 16% of schools nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 86% progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 31%, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 54.5 | Top 16% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 31% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 86% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.7%
Asian Indian24.1%
Black African13.3%
White Other6.6%
Asian Other6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.62903, -1.06871 · LE5 6HN
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN146232
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2018.
Is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores 71.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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