St Paul's Academy
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Attainment 8 of 40.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 45%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.25
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.45, -0.06]
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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.
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- 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 | 238 | 40.4 | — | 45.4% | 51.7% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 234 | 42.5 | -0.25 | 53.0% | 46.6% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 225 | 43.8 | +0.04 | 55.0% | 43.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 239 | 48.3 | -0.12 | 70.0% | 52.0% | 4.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Greenwich for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 105135 |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Anton Innocent |
| Trust | ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SE2 9PX |
| Latest pupils | 238 |
| FSM eligible | 35.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX
http://www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/View local authority page2083113868| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10017649 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2005 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2023 |