St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

About St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 383 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

383 / 443 (86%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Temple Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3QE

Phone

01924488282

Headteacher

Elizabeth McDonagh

Website

http://www.stpaulinuscps.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy have?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy has 383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023).

How does St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

32% of pupils at St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is located at Temple Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3QE.