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St Paul's Academy

State school · London, SE2 9PX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,120 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,120 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sheila Ward

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 25 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
De Lucy Primary School 8 %
Bannockburn Primary School 7 %
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School 6 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Alexander McLeod Primary School 5 %
Boxgrove Primary School 5 %
Heronsgate Primary School 4 %
South Rise Primary School 4 %
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 4 %
Gallions Mount Primary School 3 %
Plumcroft Primary School 3 %
Foxfield Primary School 2 %
Willow Bank Primary School 2 %
Belvedere Junior School 2 %
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 2 %
Hawksmoor School 2 %
Discovery Primary School 2 %
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 2 %
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 2 %
Cardwell Primary School 2 %
Linton Mead Primary School 2 %
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 2 %
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
64
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,120
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Finchale Road
Abbey Wood
London
SE2 9PX
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Telephone: 020 8311 3868

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

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School data & information St Paul's Academy Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX
1,120 Pupil numbers
33 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
27 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.50
LA avg.
46.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.25 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 3

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

St Paul's Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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