St Paul's School for Girls
School summary
Founded in 1908, St Paul's School for Girls is a large Roman Catholic state school in Birmingham, home to around 1,046 pupils. Leadership has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted, with the sixth form rated Good. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 15 to 1 and a notable 20.75 per cent of pupils receiving SEN support, the school combines academic ambition with attention to individual needs. Entry at 11 is available, and the school is led by headteacher Dr Dawn Casserly.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
42%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
44%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
72%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 3 February 2023
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 42 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range, with a broad curriculum spanning English, Mathematics, Religious Studies, History, Geography and French. The sixth form sees 44 per cent of A-level entries graded A*-A and 72 per cent at A*-B, with Mathematics, Psychology, Biology, English and Geography among the most popular choices. Beyond GCSE and A-level, the school offers BTEC and EPQ qualifications, giving pupils more than one route to suit their strengths.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head teacher · Dr Dawn Casserly
Sixth form
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Good
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Language provision is a particular feature, with French, Spanish and Polish taught alongside the core curriculum. The breadth of subjects on offer reflects a school catering to a diverse range of interests and backgrounds.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1908
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 20.75%
- EHC plans
- 1.15%
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St Paul's School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.