St Paul's CofE First School
82%
Capacity
145
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Paul's CofE First School
St Paul's CofE First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 145 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 176 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Richards, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St Paul's CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 22 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE First School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St Paul's CofE First School 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, WV9 5AD |
| Headteacher | Claire Richards |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 145 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.3% |
| School Capacity | 145 / 176 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Wolverhampton
South Staffordshire, WV9 5AD
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