St Paul's Catholic Primary School
90%
Capacity
294
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Berkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 294 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 327 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher M Robinson, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1074th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 57 in West Berkshire.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, St Paul's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | City Road, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 4SZ |
| Headteacher | M Robinson |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 294 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.4% |
| School Capacity | 294 / 327 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1074th of 13,686
Nationally
140th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
83%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
City Road, Reading
West Berkshire, RG31 4SZ
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