How many pupils does St Paul's RC Academy have?

St Paul's RC Academy has 1,062 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's RC Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's RC Academy is 13:1.

Is St Paul's RC Academy a denominational school?

St Paul's RC Academy is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Paul's RC Academy?

St Paul's RC Academy is located at 90 Gillburn Road, Dundee, Dundee City, DD3 0EH.

How is St Paul's RC Academy inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read St Paul's RC Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Paul's RC Academy

Dundee, Dundee City · DD3 0EH

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About St Paul's RC Academy

St Paul's RC Academy is a secondary school in Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 1,062 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13:1. 10% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dundee City →
Town: Dundee
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 90 Gillburn Road, Dundee, DD3 0EH
Phone: 01382 307701
Email: stpaulsrcacademy@dundeeschools.scot
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,062

Pupil roll

81.4

Teachers (FTE)

13:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender510 girls · 552 boys

Additional support needs53% of pupils

English as an additional language10% of pupils

Roll by stage

198

236

219

194

140

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (53%)Q5 · least deprived (4%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected September 2011

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Paul's RC Academy?: St Paul's RC Academy is a secondary school in Dundee, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Paul's RC Academy have?: St Paul's RC Academy has 1,062 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's RC Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Paul's RC Academy is 13:1.
Is St Paul's RC Academy a denominational school?: St Paul's RC Academy is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Paul's RC Academy?: St Paul's RC Academy is located at 90 Gillburn Road, Dundee, Dundee City, DD3 0EH.
How is St Paul's RC Academy inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read St Paul's RC Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.