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
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.
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.
Useful links
- DFE Performance tables (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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