The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Christopher Dugdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Hoddlesden, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3NH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLower Pastures
Independent · 1.6km away
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Turncroft Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Darwen School
Independent · 1.9km away
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Belthorn Academy Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School take?
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is in Darwen, BB3 3NH, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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