St Paul's School for Girls, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

St Paul's School for Girls currently has around 1046 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 25.2%. white british pupils make up about 23.7% , followed by other white at 10.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Vernon Road, Birmingham, B16 9SL
Website: http://www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01214540895
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Dr Dawn Casserly
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 103531

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 1000
Number of Pupils: 1046
Number of Boys: 0
Number of Girls: 1046

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African25.20%264
White British23.70%248
Other White10.50%110
Other (any other ethnic group)6.60%69
Indian6.20%65
Other Mixed4.80%50
Caribbean4.80%50
White and Black Caribbean4.40%46
Other Black3.00%31
White and Asian2.00%21
Chinese1.80%19
Irish1.70%18
Other Asian1.50%16
Unclassified1.40%15
White and Black African1.30%14
Pakistani0.90%9
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (1.38)
Of the 164 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 160 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
1.38
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
21%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
74%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
64.2
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
43.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.3
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF
3out of 4 2,631 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
Bellevue , B5 7LX
4out of 4 3,278 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER
1out of 4 931 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER
- not rated 931 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Beaufort Road , B16 8HY
3out of 4 955 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Beaufort Road , B16 8HY
- not rated 955 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
City Road Primary School
Cavendish Road , Rotton Park B16 0HL
- not rated 1,108 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's School for Girls
Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Ladywood School
Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT
- not rated 1,096 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre
City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF
- not rated 1,115 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
George Dixon Academy
Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD
- not rated 1,179 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harborne Hill School
Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL
- not rated 1,676 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip's RC Sixth Form College
Hagley Road , B16 8UF
- not rated 927 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ
- not rated 1,503 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies
Summer Row , B3 1JB
- not rated 2,686 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norfolk House School
4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS
- not rated 643 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodbourne Hospital School
Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY
- not rated 1,099 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sporting Edge Independent School
Summerfield Community Centre , Winson Green Road B18 4EJ
- not rated 1,391 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Edgbaston High School Prep Department
Westbourne Road , B15 3TS
- not rated 1,422 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS
- not rated 1,422 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.