St Paul's CofE Junior School
97%
Capacity
373
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About St Paul's CofE Junior School
St Paul's CofE Junior School in Wokingham holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, a change from the Outstanding grade it received in its previous inspection in 2011. The school's strongest academic indicator is its Key Stage 2 performance: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is very close to the Wokingham local authority average of 70%. This places the school 19th out of 34 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top half of local state primaries. Nationally, it sits in the 33rd percentile, a solid middle-ground performance. The school's reading scores are particularly notable, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 45% achieving a higher standard — well above the maths and writing higher percentages of 38% and 22% respectively. Average scaled scores of 108 in reading and 106 in maths reinforce reading as a clear strength.
Digging deeper into the Ofsted breakdown, inspectors rated all five categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness — as Good. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, but the KS2 data gives a clear picture of where pupils perform best. The school serves 373 pupils aged 7 to 11, with 9.7% eligible for free school meals, slightly below the national average. Its Church of England character is reflected in facilities including a chapel, and the school offers a Forest School programme alongside a library, music rooms, art studios and a sports hall. Sports provision includes football, cricket, tennis, swimming and dance, while clubs such as Eco Club, Film Club and Gardening suggest a focus on environmental and creative enrichment.
For families considering St Paul's, the school is oversubscribed — its capacity of 384 pupils is nearly reached with 373 on roll. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. This breadth of provision makes it a practical choice for families whose children require additional support within a mainstream setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated school, Walter Infant School, is just 0.1 km away, which may influence catchment area decisions for families with younger siblings. St Paul's suits parents who value a Church of England primary with strong reading outcomes, a broad range of facilities and a clear record of Good teaching, set within a competitive but not elite local school market.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Oxford Road, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 2YJ |
| Headteacher | Julieanne Taylor |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 373 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 373 / 384 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4456th of 13,686
Nationally
622nd of 2,034
In South East
19th of 34
In Wokingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
69%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:30
Source: stpauls.wokingham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British47.2%
- Asian30.4%
- Mixed10.9%
- White (other)5.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Oxford Road, Wokingham
Wokingham, RG41 2YJ
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