St Pauls Catholic Primary School

What St Pauls Catholic Primary School does

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded faith primary school located on Hampton Ct Way in Thames Ditton, Surrey (KT7 0LP), serving children from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Year 6 (ages 4–11). It operates under the Catholic Diocese, with parish affiliation to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and is led by Headteacher Hayley Townsend alongside Deputy Headteacher/SENDCo Mrs Katie McAuley and School Business Manager Mrs Smith. The school delivers the full National Curriculum integrated with Catholic religious education, prayer, and worship, alongside British Values, and offers SEND support, a KS2 Homework Club, and Pupil Premium provisions for disadvantaged families.

The school's core "product" is its academic and faith-based education offering, with 27 staff supporting operations. Ancillary services include wrap-around care, holiday camps, extracurricular clubs, educational visits, and catering. Meals are outsourced to IFG (Individual Food Group) and ordered through SchoolGrid, with Coolmilk providing milk to under-5s; branded uniform is sold through AlleyCatz in Hersham. The school's digital footprint is built on the Greenhouse School Websites platform, with an Instagram channel (@stpaulsthamesditton) and community engagement via the St Paul's Parents' Association (SPPA).

As a UK state-funded Catholic primary school, St Paul's does not charge tuition. Revenue derives from government per-pupil funding (via Surrey County Council) supplemented by ancillary fee-based services: chargeable KS2 meals, wrap-around care, holiday camps, and uniform sales. Admissions are managed through the local authority common application form, with catchment area criteria applying. The school targets families in the Thames Ditton and Esher parish seeking Catholic faith-based primary education.

Name

St Pauls Catholic Primary School

Legal name

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School

Website

https://stpauls-thamesditton.surrey.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a UK state-funded Catholic primary school in Thames Ditton, Surrey, delivering the full National Curriculum with integrated Catholic ethos for pupils aged 4–11, supported by ancillary wrap-around care, meals, and uniform services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Catholic school
• Religious education
• SEND support
• Wrap-around care

Headquarters

HQ city

Thames Ditton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. School Meals: IFG provides school meals. KS1 pupils receive universal free school meals (UIFSM), while KS2 meals are chargeable unless eligible for Expanded or Targeted FSM. Milk provided through Coolmilk for children under 5.
2. Uniform Sales: Branded uniform items sold through AlleyCatz school outfitter. Required branded items include cardigans, jumpers, ties, sports shirts, book bags, backpacks, and water bottles. Non-branded items available from any shop.
3. Wrap-Around Care and Holiday Camp: The school offers wrap-around care services and holiday camps for enrolled pupils, providing additional childcare options for working parents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School provides Catholic faith-based primary education from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 6 (ages 4-11), delivering the full National Curriculum alongside Religious Education, French, Music, PSHE, and SEND support. Tuition is free under the UK state-funded model, with ancillary paid services including wrap-around care, holiday camps, school meals, and uniform provision.

Product overview

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School offers a single, unified educational product providing comprehensive primary education from Reception through Year 6. The core offering is the academic curriculum covering Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, and all National Curriculum subjects. This is supported by ancillary services including Wrap-Around Care, Holiday Camp, extra-curricular Clubs, Educational Visits, Homework Club for SEND pupils, SEND Support Services, Pupil Premium financial support, School Meals catering, and School Uniform provision. The school operates as a Catholic primary school with a dedicated focus on Catholic values and religious education.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary School Education Comprehensive Catholic primary education for pupils from Reception through Year 6 (ages 4-11), covering the full National Curriculum plus Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, Computing, Design and Technology, Art, Music, P.E., French, Geography, History, PSHE, and SEND support. Delivered by qualified teaching staff at the Thames Ditton school site.
• Wrap-Around Care Before and after-school childcare services for enrolled pupils, providing flexible supervision for working parents outside of standard school hours.
• Holiday Camp Organised activities and childcare provision during school holiday periods for enrolled pupils and families.
• Extra-Curricular Clubs Extra-curricular clubs and activities available to enrolled pupils beyond the standard curriculum.
• Educational Visits Off-site educational trips and visits scheduled across the school year to support curriculum learning.
• SEND Support Services Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support services including screening, resource provision, and specialist SENDCo (Deputy Headteacher) assistance for pupils with additional needs.
• School Meals Service Catering service provided by IFG (Individual Food Group) with meal ordering through the SchoolGrid system, adhering to Government Nutritional Standards. KS1 pupils receive Universal Infant Free School Meals; KS2 meals are chargeable unless pupils qualify for Expanded or Targeted Free School Meals.
• School Uniform Required branded uniform items (cardigans, jumpers, ties, sports shirts, book bags, backpacks, water bottles) sold through approved school outfitter AlleyCatz in Hersham (KT12 4RQ), with non-branded items available from any shop. School code: st-pauls-catholic-primary.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rachel Fairfield PhotographyminorOthersProvides professional photography services for the school's website and promotional materials.
• Jennifer Bruce PhotographyminorOthersProvides professional photography services for the school's website and promotional materials.
• IFG (Individual Food Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal catering company providing all school meals. IFG manages meal provision adhering to Government Nutritional Standards with support from a Community Dietitian.
• SchoolGridcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeal ordering system used by parents to select meals in advance. The system allows ordering the night before or a term in advance.
• CoolmilkcoreOthersMilk supplier for the school. Children under 5 receive free milk until their fifth birthday. School code is 6847.
• AlleyCatzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform outfitter located in Hersham (KT12 4RQ). Sells branded uniform items including cardigans, jumpers, ties, sports shirts, book bags, backpacks, and water bottles. School code for purchases is st-pauls-catholic-primary.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School: A Catholic primary school in the broader Surrey area; directly comparable as a faith-based primary school serving the same demographic and operating under the same Catholic Diocese.
• Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: Local state primary school serving the same Thames Ditton area; comparable in scale and catchment-driven admissions model.
• Thames Ditton Junior School: Local non-faith primary school in Thames Ditton that competes for catchment-area admissions and serves as a reference point for the local primary market.
• Esher Church of England (C of E) Primary School: Nearby faith-based (CofE) primary school in the same Thames Ditton/Esher catchment; competes for admissions as the main non-Catholic faith-based alternative.
• St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Surrey): A nearby Catholic primary school in Surrey serving the same catchment demographic under the Catholic Diocese; comparable in scale, ethos, and curriculum.

Direct peers

• St Mary's Catholic Primary School (various UK locations): Catholic primary schools across the UK offering the same EYFS-to-Year-6 Catholic education model under diocesan oversight — a direct functional peer.
• Holy Family Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school offering faith-based primary education using the same RE curriculum framework and diocesan governance structure common to UK Catholic schools.
• St Alban's Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school operated by a Catholic diocese with comparable curriculum, SEND support model, and parish-linked community engagement.

Others

• Greenhouse School Websites: Supplier of St. Paul's website platform; ecosystem participant serving the UK primary school market with school-specific website and CMS tools.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Schools Council (ISC) – Catholic member schools: Industry body representing UK independent schools; useful as an ecosystem reference for how Catholic primary schools position within the broader UK education sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stpaulsthamesditton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-pauls-catholic-primary-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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