St Pauls Church of England Academy
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Pauls Church of England Academy
St Pauls Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Pauls Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna McGuire, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1262nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 83 in Sandwell.
St Pauls Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 21 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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 Pauls Church of England Academy include Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St Pauls Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Robert Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 9BH |
| Headteacher | Anna McGuire |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.4% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1262nd of 13,686
Nationally
121st of 1,378
In West Midlands
4th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
81%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Robert Road, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 9BH
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