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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

Temple Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3QE

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Dewsbury where 32% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

383

Ages

3-11

FSM

27.7%

Capacity

443

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2023

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

62.0%

Writing

38.0%

Maths

62.0%

RWM Combined

32.0%

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About St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 32% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 383 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Temple Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3QE | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
Dec 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: St Paulinus Catholic Primary School)
May 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Paulinus Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

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

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy's latest exam results?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 32% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy located?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees (WF13 3QE).

How many pupils attend St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy has around 383 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy with other schools?

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