Saint Paul's Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 33.4 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 33.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 40%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.89
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.11, -0.67]
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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 | 167 | 33.4 | — | 40.1% | 15.0% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 173 | 32.0 | -0.89 | 31.8% | 32.9% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 186 | 39.8 | -0.52 | 51.0% | 34.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 183 | 39.1 | -0.79 | 49.0% | 29.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Manchester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139456 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Executive Headteacher Mike Whiteside |
| Trust | CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | M23 2YS |
| Latest pupils | 167 |
| FSM eligible | 53.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS
http://www.st-paulshigh.net/1614990000| DfE number | 4766 |
| UKPRN | 10041049 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 21 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Publication date | 21 Sept 2022 |