The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Katie Walsh (Headteacher/ National Leader of Education)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJamea Al Kauthar
Independent · 446m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 616m away
Stepping Stones School
Pupil referral unit · 661m away
Moorside Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 947m away
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 979m away
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 1.6km away
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School take?
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is in Lancaster, LA1 4SE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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