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St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2 9PX
St Paul's Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Matthew Academy, Bonus Pastor Catholic College and St Michael's Catholic College.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Environment.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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