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St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

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St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Spencefield Lane, Leicester, LE5 6HN

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,144
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.0%
Attainment 8
54.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
39.3%
Basics 9-5
57.4%

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
30.6%
EBacc APS
4.62
EBacc 9-5
18.0%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.74
A*-A Grades
18.7%
A*-B Grades
52.8%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 103 students entered

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About St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.5. The school has around 1,144 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Spencefield Lane, Leicester, LE5 6HN | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good (predecessor: Saint Paul's Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

What is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy located?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE5 6HN).
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy has around 1,144 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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