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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Waltham Forest, E17 7DPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,625
of 13,686 nationally

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Waltham Forest is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It currently has 382 pupils against a capacity of 460, meaning there is some physical room to grow, but demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 applications for just 23 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.57. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, families who put it first stand a good chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.9%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and reflects the diverse, urban intake typical of Waltham Forest. The school's Roman Catholic character will be a key draw for many local families, though the admission data suggests it also attracts a broad cross-section of the community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLongfield Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E17 7DP
HeadteacherNatalie Holden
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils382
Free School Meals (FSM)26.9%
School Capacity382 / 460 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 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, 27 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingDanceAthleticsRoundersCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubEco ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: st-patricks.waltham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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