St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is a primary school in Alnwick for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 21st of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2012, report published 12 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils at this school exemplify the school's 'RESPECT' values, which include resilience, empathy and positivity. These values, along with the school's strong Christian ethos, underpin all that happens here. Staff and pupils embody the school's vision of 'growing in God's love to be the best we can be'. Pupils are proud to be part of the school family. They are happy and confident. Pupils understand and embody equality and tolerance. They reflect this in their day-to-day attitudes to each other. Pupils are proud to hold positions of responsibility across the school and fulfil these roles with diligence. For example, pupils of all ages work positively together as part of the school's 'buddy' system. Pupils' behaviour in and around school is positive. Lessons proceed without disruption. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils enjoy lessons and engage well with their learning. Leaders have crafted a curriculum tailored to the local area. This helps to make pupils' learning relevant and exciting. Adults deal with any issues around behaviour quickly. Leaders at St Paul's have very high expectations of pupils. These expectations are realised. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well.
What the school should improve
- Some groups of pupils do not make sufficient progress in writing across key stage 2. This means they are not adequately prepared for the curriculum in key stage 3. The school should ensure that progress in writing, especially for boys and disadvantaged pupils, improves so that pupils are ready for the next stage of their education.
- The proportion of pupils who are persistently absent from school is too high. This means that these pupils miss a great deal of their education, struggle to catch up with their learning and fall behind their peers. The school should take further action to ensure these pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
197 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansfield Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shilbottle Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hipsburn Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Longhoughton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Eileen Lomax
- Phone
- 01665602547
- Address
- South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2NU
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 148503
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.