Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

URN: 119533 • Lancaster LA1 4SE

Overview

Name
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
URN
119533
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katie Walsh (since 2025) , Headteacher/ National Leader of Education
Telephone
0152465379
Website
Visit
Address
Scotforth Road, Lancaster LA1 4SE

Summary

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School, located in Lancaster, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 231 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its Christian foundation, fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported, regardless of their faith background. This ethos is reflected in the strong community spirit and the commitment of staff, parents, and governors to the school's success.

The curriculum at Scotforth St Paul's is designed to be broad and balanced, integrating music, drama, art, and sport alongside traditional academic subjects. The school employs creative teaching methods that engage students and promote independent learning, resulting in assessment outcomes that consistently surpass national averages. The recent OFSTED report rated the school as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features, highlighting exceptional pupil behaviour and a strong understanding of respect and fairness among students.

In addition to academic support, Scotforth St Paul's offers resources for families, including information on special educational needs and pupil premium. The school encourages parental involvement and invites visits to experience its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to nurturing each child's educational, emotional, and spiritual development.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
231
Boys
120
Girls
111
FSM %
9.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 231 120 111 210 9.50
2024-09-11 229 115 114 210 14.40
2023-09-11 224 118 106 210 15.00
2022-09-11 224 118 106 210 15.00
2021-09-11 224 120 104 210 10.80
2020-09-11 234 123 111 210 9.10

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