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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Kirklees, WF17 9LQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#4,029
of 13,686 nationally

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy in Kirklees is a state-funded primary school with a Roman Catholic character, currently educating 243 pupils against a capacity of 271. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 52 applications for just 25 places, with all 25 first-preference offers taken up. That oversubscription ratio of 2.08 tells you this is a school local families are actively choosing. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake than many of its neighbours. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, so it can be a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressNova Lane, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 9LQ
HeadteacherClare Moulding
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils243
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity243 / 271 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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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, 14 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteDining HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketNetballCross CountryRoundersTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirDramaGardeningEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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.