Worlebury St Pauls Church School, Weston-Super-Mare
Worlebury St Pauls Church School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Weston-Super-Mare, part of The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, ended in a report card: 7 expected standard. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 22 schools in Weston-Super-Mare with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted report card
- 0 of 7 areas strong or better
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Worlebury St Pauls Church School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 9 June 2026 inspection grades Worlebury St Pauls Church School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils, including those that are disadvantaged, achieve well."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders closely monitor pupils' attendance and identify any emerging trends."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Pupils learn a broad curriculum that reflects the values of the school and the expectations of the national curriculum."
Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders prioritise the early years."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear system in place to identify pupils' needs quickly and accurately."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have successfully stabilised the school following a significant period of change in staffing."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Pupils learn an appropriate personal, social, health and economic programme."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that any gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge, particularly in handwriting and spelling, are consistently addressed within all classes and subjects"; "Leaders should continue to strengthen their work to improve pupils' attendance, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those that are disadvantaged, so that pupils' attendance is consistently high"; "Leaders should ensure that all pupils benefit from an extensive and tailored programme of wider enrichment so that they are aspirational for their future pathways and very well prepared for their next steps".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Worlebury St Pauls Church School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Worlebury St Pauls Church School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Worlebury St Pauls Church School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Worlebury St Pauls Church School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Worlebury St Pauls Church School are Kewstoke Primary School (0.2 miles); Milton Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 71% maths); St Martin's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths); and Worle Village Primary School (1 mile, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths).
Worlebury St Pauls Church School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Kewstoke Primary SchoolMilton Park Primary SchoolSt Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolWorle Village Primary School
The trust
Worlebury St Pauls Church School is one of 46 schools run by The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.
All 46 schools in The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust
Who goes there
6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 9 (5.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Weston Milton Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Monks Steps (w-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Worlebury St Pauls Church School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Worlebury St Pauls Church School issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Worlebury St Pauls Church School are Worle Community School (1.3 miles) and Hans Price Academy (1.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Worlebury St Pauls Church School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2023. Before that, as Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 109241), it was rated Good in June 2019.
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Worlebury St Pauls Church School
Worlebury St Paul's is a warm and caring community. The six core values, which include courage and peace, run through daily life at the school. For example, they are reflected in the themes of the curriculum and in regular assemblies. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Many parents and carers say they chose the school for its welcoming and nurturing environment. Most pupils attend school regularly. They learn positive habits of behaviour through the high expectations of staff. This starts in the Reception Year where children understand and confidently follow the set routines. Pupils develop positive relationship with staff and their peers. This helps them to feel safe in school. Bullying is extremely rare. If a pupil or parent raises any worries or concerns of this nature, leaders take swift and effective action. Pupils enjoy their learning at school. They embrace the different curriculum experiences on offer such as the annual 'Wow' day for each class. Pupils achieve well as shown by their positive outcomes at the end of key stage 2. Staff get to know pupils and their specific needs very well. They adjust their teaching and support so that any barriers are reduced or removed. As a result, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those that are disadvantaged, progress well from their starting points. Pupils benefit from a range of opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. For example, many pupils enjoy being part of the school and eco council. They develop in confidence and independence through sharing their views about how to further improve the school. Pupils in Year 6 proudly take on the responsibility of being a 'buddy' to a child in Reception Year. Children, and their parents, value the support this provides them on joining the school.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that any gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge, particularly in handwriting and spelling, are consistently addressed within all classes and subjects.
- Leaders should continue to strengthen their work to improve pupils' attendance, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those that are disadvantaged, so that pupils' attendance is consistently high.
- Leaders should ensure that all pupils benefit from an extensive and tailored programme of wider enrichment so that they are aspirational for their future pathways and very well prepared for their next steps.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 9 June 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Worlebury St Pauls is known for its welcoming, nurturing environment where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Staff build positive relationships with children and adjust teaching to remove barriers, so pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils progress well. The school offers a rich range of experiences beyond academics, including clubs, trips and residential visits, with intentional efforts to ensure all pupils can participate.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and acted upon
- High-quality pastoral support helping pupils manage emotions and continue learning
- Well-taught broad curriculum with clear progression and secure foundational skills in reading, writing and oracy
- Strong early years provision with children reaching good levels of development
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Spelling and handwriting errors persist for some pupils, particularly in wider curriculum subjects and are not consistently addressed
- Recent increase in absence among pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, requiring continued focus despite initial interventions
- Phonics screening check outcomes in Year 1 were lower than previously, though catch-up support is ongoing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gymnastics, cooking clubs, beach trips (Reception), residential trips (Years 4 and 6), school council, eco council, 'Wow' day activities, charity work and food bank donations
Worlebury St Pauls Church School is a warm and caring community where pupils achieve well and feel safe. The school has successfully stabilized following staffing changes and maintains an open culture of safeguarding with strong pastoral support.
At a Glance
6.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Worlebury St Pauls Church School
Term dates
Worlebury St Pauls Church School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
181 pupils
210 places
29 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Weston-Super-Mare
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Weston-Super-Mare
Across North Somerset council
Places available
2,490
Applications
1,984
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across North Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
13.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
85
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,727
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,249
Per pupil
£1048k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
172
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Worlebury St Pauls Church School
Questions parents ask about Worlebury St Pauls Church School
What are SATs results like at Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Of the pupils at Worlebury St Pauls Church School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Worlebury St Pauls Church School's Ofsted rating?
Worlebury St Pauls Church School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2023. Before that, as Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 109241), it was rated Good in June 2019.
What is the catchment area for Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
No fixed boundary. When Worlebury St Pauls Church School is oversubscribed, North Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Worlebury St Pauls Church School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Classes at Worlebury St Pauls Church School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Worlebury St Pauls Church School has around 175 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Worlebury St Pauls Church School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Apply through North Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Worlebury St Pauls Church School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Worlebury St Pauls Church School?
Worlebury St Pauls Church School is at Woodspring Avenue, Worlebury, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9RH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)