Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School — Primary School in Lancaster

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Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Lancaster, LA1 4SE

231 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

9.50% FSM %

120 Boys

111 Girls

About Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Lancashire, 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: Katie Walsh.

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 aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Lancaster
Parliamentary Constituency	Lancaster and Wyre
Ward	Scotforth West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from 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	10072058
URN	119533
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Keith Weatherill	Chair of Governors	19/07/2018	02/07/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Reuben Larbi	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	02/07/2025	02/07/2028	N/A
Mrs Alison Alderson	Governor	01/12/2024	01/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mahmood Boyoni	Governor	06/10/2025	06/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Couchmann	Governor	05/07/2022	05/07/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anne Goddard	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Mark Hammond	Governor	17/03/2025	16/03/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Revd Catherine Haydon	Governor	27/09/2023	26/09/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Sarah Huddleston	Governor	01/11/2022	01/11/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Natalie Miller	Governor	26/05/2021	25/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Patchett	Governor	29/01/2024	29/01/2028	Elected by parents
Dr Rachael Rigby	Governor	08/02/2024	07/02/2028	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

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0.66 km • Lancaster

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0.66 km • Lancaster

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0.95 km • Lancaster

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0.98 km • Lancaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lancaster, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School have?

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 231 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

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

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School a faith school?

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

Who is the headteacher at Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

The Headteacher/ National Leader of Education at Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is Mrs Katie Walsh.

Where is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School located?

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is at Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SE, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?

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

Is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently open?

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher/ National Leader of Education

Mrs Katie Walsh

Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SE

0152465379

www.scotforth-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119533

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026