St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge

About St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge

Our school is a community that welcomes people of any faith, and none, to come and fully participate. We retain our historic faith roots as a Church of England school, supporting all, irrespective of faith, on their own spiritual path. While society at large presents tolerance as a virtue, St Paul's school offers something much, much better - hospitality.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs. A Lister

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 36 responses • 13.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

86.1% positive 13.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83.3% positive 13.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.9% positive 11.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

80.5% positive 19.4% negative

My child does well at this school

88.9% positive 11.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 36 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

12.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

69.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 5

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Parent

Parent Nov 17, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful "

Fun and very child friendly

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Education and Community"

My children attended St. Paul's for 7 years and I couldn't be happier with the education they received. The values of wisdom, knowledge, and skills were always evident in their daily interactions and I witnessed them grow into confident learners. I particularly appreciated the 'Meet the Teacher' and 'Find out Friday' sessions which kept me informed of their progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ryan T

Parent Mar 20, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Foundation for Future Learning"

St. Paul's has given my child a solid foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics. I like how they focus on individual students' needs and provide extra support where necessary. The school's 'Life in all its fullness' approach has also encouraged my child to be more open-minded and empathetic towards others.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jun 15, 2020

4.0

"Nursery Provision Exceeded Expectations"

I was initially hesitant about sending my child to the nursery program, but the staff and facilities at St. Paul's put my mind at ease. The 'Little Saints' provision is well-structured, and the teachers are caring and attentive towards the children. I've seen my child make excellent progress during their time there.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James B

Parent Nov 25, 2019

3.0

"Mixed Feelings about the School"

My child attended St. Paul's for a few years, and while they were happy with the school overall, I felt that the communication between teachers and parents could be improved. I often struggled to get in touch with their teachers, and the school's use of Seesaw for homework could be more user-friendly. However, the school's values and community spirit were certainly positive aspects.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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