Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

URN: 119367 • Rawtenstall BB4 8HW

Overview

Name
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
URN
119367
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
78.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sharon Charlesworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01706215893
Website
Visit
Address
Calder Road, Rawtenstall BB4 8HW

Summary

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. With a current enrolment of 280 pupils and a capacity of 295, the school offers a mixed-gender educational environment. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, underpinned by its Christian values and community engagement.

The curriculum at St Paul's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating a range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and offers various initiatives such as the Forest School programme. Additionally, the school promotes mindfulness and well-being through its "Me, mindfulness and my well-being" initiative, ensuring that students' emotional and mental health is prioritised.

St Paul's also provides robust support for families, including access to child and family services, and maintains a close relationship with the local church community. The school actively encourages parental involvement through the Parent-Teacher Association and various school events, fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
295
Pupils
280
Boys
168
Girls
112
FSM %
13.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 280 168 112 295 13.60
2024-09-11 283 160 123 295 14.50
2023-09-11 279 151 128 295 12.20
2022-09-11 279 151 128 295 12.20
2021-09-11 286 155 131 295 12.60
2020-09-11 273 150 123 295 10.60

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