Saint Paul’s C of E is slightly smaller than the average-sized primary school. The great majority of pupils is White British and the proportions that speak English as an additional language or are known to be eligible for free school meals are below average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is broadly average. The proportion that has a statement of special educational needs, largely for pupils on the autistic spectrum, is high and has increased greatly since the previous inspection. The school holds many awards including Healthy Schools, Green Flag, Church School Partnership, International School Foundation Stage and Investors in People. Over the past four months, the school has experienced significant changes in staffing. The deputy headteacher and assistant headteacher have recently taken up their posts in an acting capacity and two classes are being taught by temporary teachers. A privately run pre-school nursery and out-of-school club operates on the school site. It did not form part of this inspection, but a report of its quality can be found on the Ofsted website.