St Paul's CofE Primary School

About St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's is a co-educational primary school in Walkden, catering for children from Nursery to Year 6. We welcome pupils from all walks of life, irrespective of their ability, race or creed, only using agreed admission criteria where demand for places exceeds our Standard Admission Number.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms R Knipe

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 13 responses • 5.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.3% positive 7.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

84.6% positive 15.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84.6% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

84.7% positive 7.7% negative

My child does well at this school

92.3% positive 7.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 13 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

10.4

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

85.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Feb 20, 2024

5.0

"Excellent School Experience for Our Child"

We've been really impressed with St. Paul's CofE Primary School. Our child has thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment, and the teachers have been fantastic. The facilities are great, and the school's values of respect, tolerance, and empathy align perfectly with our own.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David M

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"A Great Community and Curriculum"

We've been delighted with our experience at St. Paul's. The school council and community events have allowed our child to develop important skills and make friends. The curriculum is engaging, and the teachers have been responsive to our queries. We're grateful for the strong Christian ethos and the emphasis on character development.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jun 18, 2023

4.0

"Some Positives and Areas for Improvement"

We were happy with St. Paul's overall, but felt that some communication with the school could be improved. Our child enjoyed the sports programs and the school's commitment to community service. However, we did encounter some issues with homework and the workload in some classes. Still, our child has done well, and we appreciate the school's efforts.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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