St Paul's Church of England Primary School
51%
Capacity
161
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 161 pupils on roll, operating at 51% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Batchelor, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5307th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 60 in Southwark.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 12 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, St Paul's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Penrose Street, London, Southwark, SE17 3DT |
| Headteacher | Angela Batchelor |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 161 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.2% |
| School Capacity | 161 / 315 (51% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5307th of 13,686
Nationally
947th of 1,592
In London
31st of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
67%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Penrose Street, London
Southwark, SE17 3DT
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