St Paul's Catholic College

URN: 149290 • Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6JE

Overview

Name
St Paul's Catholic College
URN
149290
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Mc Nulty (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01932783811
Website
Visit
Address
Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6JE

Summary

St Paul's Catholic College is a mixed secondary academy located in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, with a current enrolment of 1,366 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,067. The school has established a strong reputation for academic excellence, evidenced by its recent Ofsted inspection, which rated it as an 'Outstanding Provider of Education'. Additionally, it received an 'Outstanding' judgement in the Section 48 Inspection of Religious Education and Catholic Life, reflecting its commitment to the spiritual and moral development of students.

The college operates under the ethos of "Achieving Excellence, Learning to Serve," prioritising both academic achievement and the cultivation of social values. St Paul's offers a supportive environment where dedicated staff work closely with students to foster individual growth and pastoral care. The school celebrates notable academic successes, with 30% of GCSEs awarded at the highest grades (8-9) and 75% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

As part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust, St Paul's Catholic College is deeply rooted in the community, promoting a culture of service and collaboration among students and staff. The school provides open events for prospective students and their families, facilitating informed choices for future educational pathways.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1067
Pupils
1366
Boys
747
Girls
619
FSM %
12.10
Open date
2022-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1366 747 619 1067 12.10
2024-09-11 1333 712 621 1067 11.20
2023-09-11 1067

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