Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Address: Scotforth Road
Town/City: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Postcode: LA1 4SE
Telephone Number: 0152465379
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher/ National Leader of Education: Mr Carl Barnacle
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 220 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.6%

Location and administration

URN: 119533
DfE Number: 888/3531
UKPRN: 10072058
UPRN: 100012842501
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Lancaster (E07000121)
Constituency: Lancaster and Wyre (E14001318)
Electoral Ward: Scotforth West (E05014903)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 348050E, 459849N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 1' 57.49" N 2° 47' 40.15" W
Plus Code: 9C6V26M4+36

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Jamea Al Kauthar (0.4km)
  2. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (0.6km)
  3. Moorside Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Stepping Stones School (0.7km)
  5. Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (0.9km)
  6. Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (1.0km)
  7. Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (1.6km)
  8. The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (1.6km)
  9. Lancaster Royal Grammar School (1.7km)
  10. Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Alison Alderson - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mrs Ruth Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 April 2030.
  • Mr Mahmood Boyoni - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Couchmann - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Goddard - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Mark Hammond - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Revd Catherine Haydon - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Miss Sarah Huddleston - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 April 2026.
  • Mr Reuben Tete Larbi - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 2 July 2025. Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Patchett - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Dr Rachael Rigby - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Walker - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Walsh - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Keith William Weatherill - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 July 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Bernard York - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2028.