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Saint Paul's Catholic High School

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Saint Paul's Catholic High School

Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
952
Ages
11-16
FSM
53.7%
Attainment 8
33.3
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.4%
Basics 9-5
25.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
15.0%
EBacc APS
2.61
EBacc 9-5
1.8%
EBacc 9-4
5.4%
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About Saint Paul's Catholic High School

Saint Paul's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.3. The school has around 952 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Firbank Road, Manchester, M23 2YS | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saint Paul's Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Jan 2020 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  4. Dec 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Saint Paul's Catholic High School

What is Saint Paul's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Saint Paul's Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saint Paul's Catholic High School located?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M23 2YS).
How many pupils attend Saint Paul's Catholic High School?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School has around 952 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saint Paul's Catholic High School with other schools?
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