How many pupils does St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School have?

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School has 326 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School's Ofsted rating?

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

How does St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School?

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is located at Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA.

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA

Good

Inspected 3 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

56%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

326

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School

St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 326 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 326 / 297 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.9%

Free school meals

18.5%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

15.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

56%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

15.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

15.53

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

17.73

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£45,787

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,192 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,259

Spend per pupil

£6,824

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA
Phone: 01749343250
Headteacher: Caroline Owen
Website: www.stpaulsjuniorsomerset.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School?: St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School have?: St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School has 326 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School's Ofsted rating?: St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).
How does St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 56% of pupils at St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School?: St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School is located at Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA.

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