St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy — Primary School in Dewsbury

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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

Dewsbury, WF13 3QE

383 Pupils

443 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

27.70% FSM %

203 Boys

180 Girls

About St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Dewsbury and the surrounding area in Kirklees with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 383 pupils on roll. School capacity: 443. Current headteacher: Elizabeth McDonagh.

Information on St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kirklees
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency	Dewsbury and Batley
Ward	Dewsbury West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-04-2022
UKPRN	10088109
URN	148485
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Cathy Baxendale	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/04/2023	29/04/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Susan Brearley	Local Governor	04/03/2022	03/03/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Lydia Hall	Local Governor	20/09/2025	19/09/2030	Elected by school staff
Miss Sophie Hayes	Local Governor	01/09/2018	05/10/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Kerry Hurley	Local Governor	31/03/2025	30/03/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Edward Jennings	Local Governor	12/12/2024	11/12/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Agnieszka Kulas	Local Governor	15/11/2021	14/11/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Tom Regan	Local Governor	22/12/2023	21/12/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Eloise Simpson	Local Governor	24/01/2025	23/01/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Jessica Smith	Local Governor	21/09/2021	31/10/2025	Appointed by academy members