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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Calder Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HW

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2012

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44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

64.0%

Writing

58.0%

Maths

51.0%

RWM Combined

44.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

0.52 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Good

St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

0.6 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

1.7 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School

1.75 km away · Community school

Requires improvement

Hillside Nursery School

2.06 km away · Local authority nursery school

Good

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About Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 44% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 280 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Calder Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 8HW | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2023 — School remains Good
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

What is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 44% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School located?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rawtenstall, Lancashire (BB4 8HW).

How many pupils attend Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School?

Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School has around 280 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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