St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Lancaster is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 194 pupils against a capacity of 210. That leaves a small buffer, but demand clearly outstrips supply: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 40 applications for just 23 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1. 74, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. The school’s intake also stands out for its high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 39. 7 per cent — well above the national average for primary schools, which typically hovers around 23 per cent. This suggests St Patrick’s serves a notably less affluent catchment, and the school’s Roman Catholic character may draw families from across the local area who value that faith-based setting. Headteacher Julie Murphy leads a school that, despite being oversubscribed, is not at full capacity, so there is some room for growth.

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