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Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Bayne Street, Hoddlesden, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3NH, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.3 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
231
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving KS2 expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing 92% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% of parents recommending the school. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.69766, -2.43158 · BB3 3NH
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119455
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpaulshoddlesden.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School scores 86.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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