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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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