St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
URN: 138851 • Bolton BL1 8QA
Overview
- Name
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
- URN
- 138851
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Lister (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01204333741
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newnham Street, Bolton BL1 8QA
Summary
St Paul's CofE Primary School, located in Astley Bridge, Bolton, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 264 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school embraces a welcoming ethos, inviting individuals of all faiths and backgrounds to participate fully in its community. Rooted in its Church of England heritage, St Paul's prioritises hospitality and inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at St Paul's goes beyond the National Curriculum requirements, focusing on the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils. The school aims to provide a knowledge-rich educational experience while fostering essential life skills. With a commitment to excellence, the school encourages pupils to thrive academically and personally, guided by its core values of wisdom, dignity, respect, and community.
Pupils at St Paul's demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, with above-average attendance and a strong sense of safety and belonging. The school community is dedicated to nurturing each child's potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at St Paul's goes beyond the National Curriculum requirements, focusing on the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils. The school aims to provide a knowledge-rich educational experience while fostering essential life skills. With a commitment to excellence, the school encourages pupils to thrive academically and personally, guided by its core values of wisdom, dignity, respect, and community.
Pupils at St Paul's demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, with above-average attendance and a strong sense of safety and belonging. The school community is dedicated to nurturing each child's potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 264
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 146
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 264 | 118 | 146 | 210 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 263 | 117 | 146 | 210 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 261 | 118 | 143 | 210 | 26.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 261 | 118 | 143 | 210 | 26.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 267 | 121 | 146 | 210 | 29.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 272 | 125 | 147 | 210 | 24.80 |
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