St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 122305 • Alnwick NE66 2NU

Overview

Name
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
122305
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Eileen Lomax (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
South Road, Alnwick NE66 2NU

Summary

St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Alnwick, Northumberland, serves a mixed-gender population of 176 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by its strong Christian ethos and the RESPECT values of resilience, empathy, and positivity. The mission of the school is to "grow in God’s love to be the best we can be," emphasizing the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement.

The curriculum at St Paul's is ambitious and broad, designed to engage pupils through creative and connected lessons. The school prioritises inclusivity, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to ensure they can access the same learning opportunities as their peers. Additionally, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities that extend learning beyond the classroom, fostering curiosity and a love of learning from an early age.

St Paul's actively promotes British values, including democracy, rule of law, tolerance, individual liberty, and mutual respect, creating a safe and respectful community. The school collaborates closely with parents, the local parish, and the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust to enhance the educational experience and ensure that all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
176
Boys
92
Girls
84
FSM %
19.30
Open date
Close date
2021-03-31
Last Ofsted
2017-10-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 176 92 84 210 19.30
2024-09-11 176 92 84 210 19.30
2023-09-11 176 92 84 210 19.30
2022-09-11 176 92 84 210 19.30
2021-09-11 176 92 84 210 19.30
2020-09-11 178 100 78 210 14.00

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