Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a voluntary aided primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
231
Pupils
210
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School — School Information
- Full address
- Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 9.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119533
Other Primary Schools in Lancaster
If Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lancaster are the next closest alternatives.
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Moorside Primary School Catchment Area
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Caton Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Is Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently has 231 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.