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St Paul's School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Paul's School for Girls
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- Birmingham B16 9SL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Very strong progress in all subjects, especially English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable and they are diligent and enthusiastic learners.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their expert subject knowledge to plan interesting and challenging lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Regular, targeted training improves teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong support from senior leaders; teaching and outcomes have improved significantly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through additional support programs and regular attendance encouragement.
Communication: Clear communication about pupil's progress and attendance.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents agree the school is well led and effective.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Consistent high expectations and strong pastoral care are maintained.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented recommendations from independent reviews to refine plans and processes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; strong confidence in teachers' support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Rigorous training and vigilant staff ensure pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including sports, arts, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and air-training corps.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective personal, social, health and economic programs support balanced development.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers guidance in all years, highly valued by pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Very well-prepared for next educational steps; clear guidance in Year 11 and 13.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Subjects Offered: Largely traditional academic curriculum with some vocational courses in key stages 4 and 5.
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St Paul's School for Girls is a top rated, Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1018 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 74% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Those visiting our website to learn more about our school are cordially invited. I am incredibly proud of our school, as well as of our diligent and driven faculty and students. As an 'old girl' of St Paul's myself, I feel extremely privileged to lead the school that gave me such an inspirational, fulfilling and excellent education. Therefore, I have a burning desire to make sure that every one of our students leaves school feeling inspired and empowered. St. Paul's is a special institution. The Sisters of Charity of St. Paul the Apostle created it in 1908, and 110 years later, it still exudes the same feeling of community and quality rooted in religion and tradition. Do your absolute best for the children is a maxim still strongly embraced by our diligent, tenacious, and knowledgeable personnel. As educators, they give the kids their all while promoting high standards of instruction and learning, pastoral care, and the girls' spiritual and moral upbringing. Hence, St Paul's is not merely regarded as a school by our pupils but as a family of faith and happiness in which to achieve academic and personal excellence. We provide Catholic girls with a distinctive educational experience as the only all-girls Catholic school in Birmingham. Our pupils travel from every part of the city and many also travel from Worcestershire, Solihull, Dudley and Sandwell, such is the demand for what our school has to offer. I hope you like the remaining pages of the website. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email or call us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.2 | - | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 74% | 63% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 36.00% | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.32 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.12 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 3 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 1 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 3 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 7 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 1 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 2 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 12 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.5 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.87 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 36.00% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 85% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.94 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.67 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.7% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 73 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.18 3 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.79 4 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.2% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.33 1 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.53 1 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.43 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.45 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's School for Girls
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
