St Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Hereford, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has around 414 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hampton Dene Road, Hereford, HR1 1UX |
| Website: | https://www.stpaulsprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01432273784 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth Vautier- Thomas |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138037 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 414 |
| Number of Boys: | 216 |
| Number of Girls: | 198 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.90% | 343 |
| Indian | 4.30% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 9 |
| African | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Dene Primary School Church Road , Tupsley HR1 1RT | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , HR1 2QN | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Rise Pupil Referral Unit 41 Southbank Road , HR1 2TL | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Unit C/O Hcc Education Directorate , Po Box 185 HR4 9ZR | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.