SchoolScoresSt Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Turner Lane, Hyde, SK14 4AG
0161 368 2934 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points below the Tameside average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 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 Tameside. 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 37.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 18.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 15 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 12.1%* | 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
- Godley Community Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradley Green Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flowery Field Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Endeavour Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yew Tree Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 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 151036.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.