St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Corsham posts a KS2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 57%, which sits just one point below the Wiltshire local authority average of 58% for primary schools. That places it in the middle of the pack — ranked 84th out of 201 primary schools in the county, and 86th out of 159 in its own LA ranking tier. It’s not a standout performer, but it’s not lagging far behind either. The school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good, held consistently across its two most recent inspections (the latest in 2022), reinforces the picture of a solid, dependable state primary. With 179 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it’s running below full occupancy, which suggests there’s room for growth and that families aren’t yet queuing round the block — though the 2025/26 admissions data tells a slightly different story, with 55 applications for 29 places and an oversubscription ratio of 1.9.

Academically, the picture is mixed but broadly in line with national expectations. In the 2023/24 KS2 results, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just a whisker below the LA average. Reading was a relative strength: 75% reached the expected standard and 36% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Maths was slightly weaker, with 71% at expected and 14% at higher standard, averaging 103. Writing saw 75% at expected and 18% at higher. The proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects was just 7%, which is low and suggests stretch for the most able pupils could be an area to watch. The school’s national ranking places it in the bottom 50% of primary schools by this combined metric, at the 64th percentile. Ofsted’s 2022 inspection rated every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good, with no outstanding judgements.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for its size, including a gymnasium, ICT suite, library, playing fields and a chapel, reflecting its Roman Catholic character. Sports provision covers swimming, rounders, dance and cricket, while clubs include gardening, art, coding, chess, choir and eco club — a varied enough menu to keep most children engaged. SEND support is well-documented, with provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. Admissions are competitive: for 2025/26, the school received 55 applications for 29 places, with 28 of those being first-preference offers. That oversubscription ratio of 1.9 means it’s a popular choice locally, likely among Catholic families and those seeking a small, community-focused primary with consistent Good outcomes. It’s a school that does its job reliably rather than spectacularly — ideal for parents who value stability, faith-based values and a broad club offer over headline-grabbing results.

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