Hoddlesden St Paul’s Alumni – Celebrating Our Former Pupils

At Hoddlesden St Paul’s, we take great pride in the achievements of our former pupils. Our school has nurtured young minds, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and values to thrive in all aspects of life. Whether excelling in academics, sports, creative arts, community service, or professional careers, our alumni continue to make a positive impact in their fields and beyond.

We want to celebrate your successes and share your inspiring journeys with our school community. This is an opportunity to reconnect with your primary school and inspire the next generation of pupils by showcasing the diverse paths taken after leaving Hoddlesden St Paul’s.

Share Your Success

We’d love to hear from former pupils about where life has taken them since their time at Hoddlesden St Paul’s. Whether you’ve excelled in education, started a business, contributed to your community, pursued a sporting dream, or achieved personal milestones, we want to celebrate your story.
If you left St Paul’s from 2016 onwards, we invite you to share your experiences by filling out our Alumni Story Form. Tell us about your achievements, memories of school life, and how Hoddlesden St Paul’s helped shape your journey.

Ways to Get Involved

We believe that our current pupils can benefit immensely from the experiences of our alumni. There are several ways you can stay connected and contribute to the school:

• Be a Guest Speaker – Come in to share your story, offer advice, and inspire the children currently attending St Paul’s.
• Offer Work Experience or Mentoring – Support our pupils with real-world insights and opportunities in your field.
• Sponsor or Support School Initiatives – Contribute towards school projects, events, or resources to help enrich our pupils’ learning experiences.
• Promote Our School – Help us share the successes of our school community through your networks and social platforms.

If you’re interested in giving back to Hoddlesden St Paul’s in any of these ways, please get in touch with us at office@stpaulshoddlesden.blackburn.sch.uk 

Our Alumni in the Spotlight

We will regularly feature alumni stories on this page and across our school’s social media to celebrate the incredible achievements of our former pupils. Keep an eye out for updates and be inspired by the journeys of those who once walked the halls of Hoddlesden St Paul’s.

Alumni Spotlight: Max Keens, Jack Eldridge & Jacob Waywell

We are delighted to share the fantastic achievements of three of our former pupils – Max Keens, Jack Eldridge, and Jacob Waywell. Since leaving Hoddlesden St Paul’s, the boys attended different high schools but stayed in touch through their shared passion for football. Over the years, they played both against and alongside each other in grassroots football teams, always maintaining their strong friendship.

Recently, all three have been independently selected to play for Chorley FC, bringing them back together on the pitch in a truly inspiring way. Their parents expressed how amazing it is that three boys from the same junior school have reached this milestone together.

The boys hold fond memories of their time at St Paul’s, often reminiscing about their experiences here. They would love to visit the school in their Chorley FC kits to inspire our current pupils, showcasing where hard work and dedication can take you. We hope to arrange this visit soon!

Congratulations to Max, Jack, and Jacob – we are incredibly proud of you!