St Paul's Catholic School, Milton Keynes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Paul's creates a genuinely inclusive community where every pupil is valued and supported to thrive. Staff know pupils extremely well and provide tailored support that has real impact, such as reducing suspensions. The school excels at developing confident, articulate young people with strong character and a genuine commitment to helping others through volunteering and community service.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, kind and respectful with excellent behaviour; sixth-form students are strong role models
- Very broad curriculum with clear sequencing of knowledge from Year 7 to Year 13
- Exceptional personal development and careers provision that prepares pupils well for the future
- Strong pastoral and safeguarding support through the integrated hub and chaplaincy
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and achieve well in public examinations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery - sometimes teachers do not check understanding throughout lessons or adapt teaching to meet all pupils' needs
- Some pupils do not consolidate learning deeply enough or apply knowledge to increasingly complex tasks
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Chaplaincy activities, school council, pupil leadership activities, careers presentations from former pupils and education/training/employment partners
St Paul's Catholic School is a welcoming Catholic secondary school where pupils are happy, respectful, and live out the school's inclusive ethos. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection and offers a broad curriculum with strong pastoral support.
At a Glance
25.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
115 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
84
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,890 pupils
1,891 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Milton Keynes
Admissions Demand - Milton Keynes
Places available
3,925
Applications
3,735
Got 1st preference
82.7%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Milton Keynes (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.82313%
Overall absence
17.79548%
Persistent absence
1,506
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Paul's Catholic School
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
New Chapter Primary School
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Falconhurst School
Moorland Primary School
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Langland Community School
Orchard Academy
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Caroline Haslett Primary School
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