St Paul's Church of England Primary School, London

In its own words: "St. Paul’s CofE Primary School is an academy which is part of the Southwark Diocese Multi Academy Trust . The school converted to the trust in February 2019 and with the support of the diocese, a team committed to whole school improvement and a wonderfully supportive group of Governors and parents is going from strength to strength."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope your visit to our site gives you a picture of the purposeful and, most importantly, enjoyable learning that takes place at St Paul’s. Our school vision and values underpin all we do for our children and their families."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:00am and after-school care, from £10.00 per session.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Paul's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Southwark and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Paul's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Church of England Primary School are Keyworth Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 73% maths); John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 78% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 84% maths); and Crampton Primary (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 77% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Paul's Church of England Primary School.

St Paul's Church of England Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Sdbe Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 47.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (50%), White British (16%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 56 pupils (27.1%) received SEN support and 7 (3.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Kennington Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Penrose Hall (->n), 30 metres away.

St Paul's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Paul's Church of England Primary School are South Bank University Academy (0.4 miles), Ark All Saints Academy (0.6 miles), Saint Gabriel's College (0.7 miles) and Sacred Heart Catholic School (0.8 miles).