St Paul's School for Girls, Birmingham
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Paul's excels in creating a positive learning environment where students behave exceptionally well and feel supported to succeed. The school achieves well above average results at GCSE and is particularly effective at helping disadvantaged students and those learning English as an additional language make good progress. Strong teaching, especially in English and mathematics, combined with the school's caring ethos, ensures students are engaged and keen to learn.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding student behaviour both in lessons and around the school with extremely positive attitudes to learning
- Well above average GCSE standards maintained over several years
- Strong, caring 'can do' ethos with excellent relationships between staff and students
- Good progress for students from different backgrounds, including those learning English as an additional language
- Effective use of pupil premium and additional funding to support disadvantaged students
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons not planned well enough to challenge students of all abilities
- Marking does not consistently tell students how to improve or what level they are working at
- Leaders do not routinely focus on the impact of teaching on learning during lesson observations
- Limited opportunities to develop numeracy skills across different subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; students feel safe and secure in the school with very little bullying reported.
St Paul's School for Girls is a good secondary school where standards at GCSE have been well above the national average for several years, and students are making good progress as a result of good teaching. The school has outstanding student behaviour and a strong, caring ethos that supports learning.
At a Glance
30.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.9
Avg class size
55
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,033 pupils
1,000 capacity
33 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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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
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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
4.8216%
Overall absence
10.77283%
Persistent absence
854
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 School for Girls
Norfolk House School
Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School
George Dixon Primary School
City Road Primary School
Barford Primary School
George Dixon Primary
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
Chad Vale Primary School
St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
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