St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Address: Temple Road
Town/City: Dewsbury
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF13 3QE
Telephone Number: 01924 488282
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Elizabeth McDonagh
Capacity: 443
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 363 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148485
DfE Number: 382/3408
UKPRN: 10088109
UPRN: 83193112
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Dewsbury and Batley (E14001196)
Electoral Ward: Dewsbury West (E05016514)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 423522E, 421048N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 9.6" N 1° 38' 42.65" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM9P3+9W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Boothroyd Primary Academy (0.0km)
  2. St John?s CE Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Westborough High School (0.9km)
  4. Flatts Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.0km)
  6. Rida Girls High School (1.0km)
  7. Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (1.1km)
  8. Westmoor Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Rida Boys High School (1.1km)
  10. Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Cathy Baxendale - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 April 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Brearley - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Miss Lydia Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2030.
  • Miss Kerry Hurley - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mr Edward Jennings - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Aganieszka Kulas - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Agnieszka Kulas - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
  • Ms Elizabeth McDonagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Tom Regan - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 December 2027.
  • Mrs Eloise Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 January 2029.
  • Miss Jessica Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Fr Stephen Webb - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.