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St Paul's Catholic College

West Sussex·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·RH15 8GA
URN: 148753OutstandingOfsted published 26 Apr 2023
55.5
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.53
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.31, 0.74]
82.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
75.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
36.9
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 55.5 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.

Attainment 8:
55.5
5+ Eng & Maths:
82%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress

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:
+0.53
Confidence interval:
[0.31, 0.74]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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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.

Watch-outs
  • 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

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202518155.582.3%75.1%5.1
2023/202417856.8+0.5382.6%76.4%5.3
2022/202318056.1+0.6680.0%27.0%4.9

Nearby and similar schools

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Downlands Community School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 57.3Progress 8 +0.53
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 55.1Progress 8 +0.89
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Shoreham Academy
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 54.8Progress 8 +0.56
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Tanbridge House School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 54.2Progress 8 +0.40
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Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 52.6Progress 8 +0.21
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School information

URN148753
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Rob Carter
TrustBOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeRH15 8GA
Latest pupils181
FSM eligible8.4%

Contact and identifiers

Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8GA

http://www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.ukView local authority page1444873898
DfE number4610
UKPRN10089100
Opened1 Jan 2022
GIAS updated23 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated23 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published26 Apr 2023

Latest Ofsted inspection

Outstanding
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date28 Feb 2023
Publication date26 Apr 2023
View Ofsted report