St Paul's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Sunderland (Sunderland).
Location
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Welcome to St. Paul's Church of England Primary School website. I am proud and delighted to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful and vibrant school where, "Pupils enjoy their learning, and they thrive at this inclusive and friendly school" (Ofsted, 2025). Choosing the right school for your child is an incredibly important decision.
We hope that by exploring our website, you begin to get a sense of the warmth, energy, and excellence that define life at St. Paul's CE Primary School. I would be very happy to meet you, show you around our amazing, family-feel school, and answer any questions you may have.
St. Paul's is an inclusive and nurturing Church of England primary school, welcoming children from the age of 3 to 11. Our excellent Early Years provision includes both part-time and 30-hour nursery places, supporting families and giving children the very best start to their learning journey. "Pupils are hard-working, co-operative and kind to one another. They behave very well.
Pupils play well together at social times" (Ofsted, 2025).
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 108836
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revd David Chadwick | Chair of Governors | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 · until 2031 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carol Graham | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Glancy | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Harris | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Victoria Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Morgan Jacklyn Sullivan | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Salim Jaljula | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Kevin Thomas | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Hunter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Lindsey Leonard Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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