St Paul's School for Girls
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Attainment 8 of 61.0 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 61.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 84%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.23
- Confidence interval:
- [1.01, 1.45]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 164 | 61.0 | — | 84.1% | 39.0% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 163 | 65.1 | +1.23 | 90.8% | 46.6% | 5.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 164 | 64.2 | +1.38 | 91.0% | 21.0% | 5.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 164 | 65.9 | +1.15 | 93.0% | 68.0% | 6.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 103531 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Dawn Casserly |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | B16 9SL |
| Latest pupils | 164 |
| FSM eligible | 29.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9SL
http://www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk/View local authority page1214540895| DfE number | 4606 |
| UKPRN | 10006246 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |