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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1046 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1046 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| African | 25.20% | 264 |
| White British | 23.70% | 248 |
| Other White | 10.50% | 110 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.60% | 69 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 50 |
| Caribbean | 4.80% | 50 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.40% | 46 |
| Other Black | 3.00% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 21 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 19 |
| Irish | 1.70% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 14 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 9 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.