Welcome to Scotforth St Paul's

It is a real privilege to be the Headteacher of Scotforth St Paul’s and to lead such a warm, welcoming and vibrant school community.

At Scotforth, we believe that every child should be known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We want our children to feel happy and secure in who they are, to be curious about the world around them and to develop the confidence and ambition to make a positive difference within it. We have high expectations for every child, while recognising and celebrating the unique gifts, talents and qualities that each one brings to our school.

Our Christian foundation is at the heart of who we are. As part of God’s family, we seek to create a community characterised by love, compassion, respect and a genuine sense of belonging. These values shape not only our worship, but the way we learn together, care for one another and make decisions about the life of our school. We warmly welcome children and families of all faiths and none.

We are proud to offer a rich and ambitious education which gives children strong foundations for future learning while opening their eyes to new experiences, ideas and possibilities. Academic achievement matters to us, but education at Scotforth is about much more than results. We want our children to discover what they love, recognise what they are capable of and leave us as thoughtful, confident and compassionate young people.

Above all, Scotforth is a community. Children, families, staff, governors, our church and the wider community all have an important part to play in its life, and I am excited about what we can continue to build together.

I hope our website gives you a glimpse of what makes Scotforth St Paul’s such a special place. The best way to understand our school, however, is to experience it for yourself. We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit.

Katie O'Donnell

Headteacher