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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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