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Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Darwen, BB3 3NH
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Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Darwen, BB3 3NH
231 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
1.80% FSM %
121 Boys
110 Girls
About Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Blackburn with Darwen, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 231 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Christopher Dugdale.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Blackburn with Darwen or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Rossendale and Darwen
Ward West Pennine
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080262
URN 119455
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Victoria Walmsley Chair of Governors 26/03/2024 25/03/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Claire Warner Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Bradley Governor 30/08/2023 29/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Victoria Brown Governor 01/06/2022 31/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Dugdale Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jade Grime Governor 16/04/2024 15/04/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Catherine Haworth Governor 01/07/2025 31/12/2030 Appointed by LA
Ms Jill Kershaw Governor 25/07/2024 31/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rev Ben Marston Governor 07/12/2022 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Nicola Martin Governor 07/07/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Newsham Governor 02/02/2022 01/02/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Joshua Riley Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary
1.63 km • Darwen
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Lower Pastures
1.63 km • Nr Darwen
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Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
1.78 km • DARWEN
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Turncroft Nursery School
1.86 km • Darwen
Other
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
2.08 km • Darwen
Other
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
2.12 km • Darwen
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen.
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School has 231 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is Mr Christopher Dugdale.
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is at Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Bayne Street, Darwen, BB3 3NH, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Dugdale
Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Bayne Street, Darwen, BB3 3NH
01254701940
www.stpaulshoddlesden.org.uk
Location
BB3 3NH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119455
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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