St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Lewis, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9230th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 64th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 27 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Upper Hill Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L8 5UX |
| Headteacher | Joanne Lewis |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.2% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9230th of 13,686
Nationally
1326th of 2,065
In North West
64th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Upper Hill Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L8 5UX
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