St Paul's CofE Primary School
URN: 131848 • Oldham OL2 5LU
Overview
- Name
- St Paul's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 131848
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hilary Henderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01616249019
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hindle Drive, Oldham OL2 5LU
Summary
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Oldham, serving a mixed-gender population of 237 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values, with a focus on the belief that every child is a unique gift of God. This ethos is reflected in their motto, "In Jesus, Together We Grow, Love to Learn and Shine - Make a Difference."
The curriculum at St Paul's emphasizes individual creativity through various subjects, including dance, drama, art, and music, alongside a strong commitment to sports. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can express themselves and develop their beliefs while respecting others. St Paul's prides itself on knowing its students and families well, ensuring that individual needs are met through a culture of Christian nurturing.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, as they strive to prepare students for adulthood while respecting diverse beliefs and cultures. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos firsthand and to understand how it supports their children's growth and learning.
The curriculum at St Paul's emphasizes individual creativity through various subjects, including dance, drama, art, and music, alongside a strong commitment to sports. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can express themselves and develop their beliefs while respecting others. St Paul's prides itself on knowing its students and families well, ensuring that individual needs are met through a culture of Christian nurturing.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, as they strive to prepare students for adulthood while respecting diverse beliefs and cultures. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos firsthand and to understand how it supports their children's growth and learning.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Minutes from the Finance Committee (governance)
- Minutes from the Full Governor Meetings (governance)
- Minutes from the Standards Committee (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND at Christmas (sen)
- SEND Policies (sen)
- Special Needs (sen)
- Our School Calendar (calendar)
- Special Events in School (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 237
- Boys
- 135
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 26.40
- Open date
- 1998-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 237 | 135 | 102 | 210 | 26.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 243 | 132 | 111 | 210 | 23.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 247 | 131 | 116 | 210 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 247 | 131 | 116 | 210 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 125 | 111 | 210 | 20.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 114 | 119 | 210 | 18.30 |
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