St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick "Good", the school is led by headteacher Eileen Lomax, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9201st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 58 in Northumberland.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU |
| Headteacher | Eileen Lomax |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9201st of 13,686
Nationally
483rd of 677
In North East
27th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Road, Alnwick
Northumberland, NE66 2NU
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