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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Calderdale, HX5 0QYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
0%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#13,686
of 13,686 nationally

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy in Calderdale is a small school with a clear local following. It has capacity for 117 pupils but currently enrols 108, so it is not full, yet demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 22 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.69. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not yet at the point where most families are being turned away. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools and indicates a more diverse intake than some of its local peers. As a Roman Catholic primary, the school serves families who value a faith-based education, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The headteacher, Catriona Boyes, leads a team that has recently turned the school around in the eyes of Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHullen Edge Road, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 0QY
HeadteacherCatriona Boyes
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils108
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity108 / 117 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolLibrarySensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingFootballRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.