SchoolScoresSt Paul's CofE Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Emsworth Crescent, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NR
01902 558621 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 43 of its 82 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 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 | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 28th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 23rd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern Joint 20th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 22nd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton 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
32 pupils in this year group.
31% — 34 points below the Wolverhampton average, and 31 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 56% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 38% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 44% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 Wolverhampton. 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (73%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.4
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 Church of England 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 | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 36th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.5% | 45.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 19th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 46th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.7% | 31.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 60th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 47th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 44th highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 35% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 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
- Rakegate Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecotes Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elston Hall Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palmers Cross Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claregate Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushbury Lane Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northwood Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitgreave Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birches First School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 31 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School?
89% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 104382.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.