St Paul's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester (Salford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At St. Paul s, we nurture the talents of individuals, recognising each child as an individual blessed with their own unique set of gifts, which we work hard to encourage and support as each child discovers where their strengths lie.
Year one trip o The Whitworth Art Gallery Y5/6 Tag Rugby Final - 1-3pm - BDix to attend Lledr Hall Parent Meeting - 2 - Rowan 1 Year 4 and Year 5 Online Safety Workshop Latest News VIEW All NEWS MAths Breakfast 13 February 2026 Spring 1 Project Celebration 12 February 2026 Congratulations Notice 11 February 2026 Holiday Schedule 2026/27 20 January 2026 Picture News Overview 18 December 2025 Autumn 2 Project Celebration 17 December 2025 Christmas Bingo 17 December 2025 Newsletter 12 December 2025 Christmas Events 27 November 2025 HAF Programme Information 27 November 2025 Project Book Celebration 23 October 2025 Reading Breakfast 23 October 2025 Reading Corners 2025 7 October 2025 Newsletter 17 September 2025 Lowry restarts FREE drama sessions in Walkden!
16 September 2025 Testimonials I have visited the school many times over the years and always found the children to be so enthusiastic. They are eager to please and always willing to listen and learn.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 105937
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Salford
- Constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Gaunt | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kathryn Critchley | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Emma Hick | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Grace Dobson Hughes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Jenny Collins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anne Hickman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lynda Hattersley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Joanne Rowley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Mr Greg Russell Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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