Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119455 • Darwen BB3 3NH
Overview
- Name
- Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119455
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Dugdale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254701940
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Darwen BB3 3NH
Summary
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Catering to children aged 3 to 11, the school serves the local community with a capacity of 210 pupils and currently has 231 enrolled. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment that promotes both academic and social development, guided by Christian values.
The curriculum at Hoddlesden St Paul's is designed to engage students and foster a love of learning. The school offers a range of educational experiences, including wrap-around childcare and specialist co-curricular clubs, ensuring that children have ample opportunities to thrive. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to support each child's individual needs, fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
In addition to its academic focus, Hoddlesden St Paul's encourages parental involvement and community support, enhancing the educational experience for all students. The school aims to create a vibrant and happy learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Hoddlesden St Paul's is designed to engage students and foster a love of learning. The school offers a range of educational experiences, including wrap-around childcare and specialist co-curricular clubs, ensuring that children have ample opportunities to thrive. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to support each child's individual needs, fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
In addition to its academic focus, Hoddlesden St Paul's encourages parental involvement and community support, enhancing the educational experience for all students. The school aims to create a vibrant and happy learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Useful links
- OUR GOVERNORS (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- July Newsletter 2025 (download)
- September Newsletter 2025 (download)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT POLICY (other)
- CURRICULUM POLICY (other)
- Policies (other)
- POLICIES (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 231
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 1.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-01-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 231 | 121 | 110 | 210 | 1.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 237 | 122 | 115 | 210 | 0.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 235 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 2.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 235 | 120 | 115 | 210 | 2.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 234 | 124 | 110 | 210 | 1.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 108 | 102 | 210 | 1.00 |
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