St Paul's Catholic Primary School
URN: 110006 • Reading RG31 4SZ
Overview
- Name
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 110006
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- N Oster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189422003
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- City Road, Reading RG31 4SZ
Summary
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Reading, West Berkshire, with a current enrolment of 294 pupils and a capacity of 327. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community, guided by its mission statement: "United through Jesus in faith, love and learning." This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, emphasizing spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at St Paul's is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, with a particular focus on the Catholic faith while also promoting respect for diverse beliefs. The school offers a range of activities that support children's personal growth, including opportunities for leadership through the School Council and peer mediation initiatives. Regular Mass attendance and prayer are integral to the school’s life, reinforcing its commitment to faith-based education.
Headteacher Mr. Robinson, who has extensive experience in Catholic education, leads the school with a focus on high expectations and individual support for each child. St Paul's aims to create an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
The curriculum at St Paul's is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, with a particular focus on the Catholic faith while also promoting respect for diverse beliefs. The school offers a range of activities that support children's personal growth, including opportunities for leadership through the School Council and peer mediation initiatives. Regular Mass attendance and prayer are integral to the school’s life, reinforcing its commitment to faith-based education.
Headteacher Mr. Robinson, who has extensive experience in Catholic education, leads the school with a focus on high expectations and individual support for each child. St Paul's aims to create an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- BASC (sen)
- How to Report an Absence  (sen)
- Leave of Absence Request Form (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 327
- Pupils
- 294
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 148
- FSM %
- 4.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 294 | 146 | 148 | 327 | 4.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 296 | 151 | 145 | 327 | 3.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 318 | 160 | 158 | 327 | 3.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 318 | 160 | 158 | 327 | 3.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 315 | 155 | 160 | 315 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 308 | 154 | 154 | 315 | 2.90 |
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