Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy
46%
Capacity
97
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy
Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Fylde community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 97 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (46% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Hodgkinson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9259th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 21 in Fylde.
Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 13 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Fylde, Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lytham Road, Preston, Fylde, PR4 1AH |
| Headteacher | Laura Hodgkinson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 97 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.6% |
| School Capacity | 97 / 210 (46% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9259th of 13,686
Nationally
1332nd of 2,065
In North West
18th of 21
In Fylde
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Lytham Road, Preston
Fylde, PR4 1AH
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