SchoolScoresSt Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Temple Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3QE
01924 488282 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 24 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Dewsbury comparisons use the 12 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 73% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dewsbury figures pool parents at the Dewsbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
32% — 28 points below the Kirklees average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 32% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 38% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.7% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.4% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.1 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Boothroyd Primary Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Johns CE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion)
- Savile Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Westmoor Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Headfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Furqaan Preparatory School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Pentland Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Thornhill Lees CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Diamond Wood Community Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Eastborough Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2023.
How did St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 30 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?
75% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy as their first choice for 37 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 33 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148485.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.