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Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 3NHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,875
of 13,686 nationally

About Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state primary in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, and it stands out as one of only four schools in the area rated Outstanding by Ofsted. In the most recent local rankings based on Key Stage 2 results, it placed 16th out of 56 same-type schools, putting it comfortably in the top third of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include The Olive School, Blackburn, Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary, and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. But Hoddlesden St Paul's holds its own with a strong reputation, and its Church of England character gives it a distinct identity within the local landscape. With 231 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly popular, and its oversubscribed status for the 2025/26 intake confirms that demand outstrips supply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Hoddlesden, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 3NH
HeadteacherChristopher Dugdale
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)1.8%
School Capacity231 / 210 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingFilm ClubArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stpaulshoddlesden.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.