Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Rawtenstall

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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Rawtenstall, BB4 8HW

280 Pupils

295 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

13.60% FSM %

168 Boys

112 Girls

About Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 280 pupils on roll. School capacity: 295. Current headteacher: Sharon Charlesworth.

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 Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Rossendale
Parliamentary Constituency	Rossendale and Darwen
Ward	Goodshaw & Cribden
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069059
URN	119367
Data Last Updated	09-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Nusrat Karim	Chair of Governors	13/11/2025	11/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Whittaker	Chair of Governors	23/07/2022	12/11/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Paul Barber	Governor	07/09/2023	07/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Bissett	Governor	08/07/2024	08/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Eaves	Governor	22/07/2024	22/07/2028	Elected by parents
Rev Samuel Hameem	Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Andrea Horrocks	Governor	17/11/2023	16/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Hudson	Governor	07/08/2023	07/08/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Nusrat Karim	Governor	12/11/2019	10/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Gemma Nuttall	Governor	08/07/2024	08/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Amy Taylor	Governor	26/03/2024	26/03/2028	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Alder Grange School

0.11 km • Rossendale

Other

St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

0.52 km • ROSSENDALE

Other

St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

0.6 km • Rossendale

Other

Belmont School

1.36 km • Rossendale

Other

Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

1.7 km • Rossendale

Other

Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School

1.76 km • Rossendale

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School have?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School has 280 pupils, with a capacity of 295.

What is the age range at Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Sharon Charlesworth.

Where is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School located?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is at Calder Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HW, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sharon Charlesworth

Calder Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HW

01706215893

www.stpaulsrawtenstall.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119367

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026