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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Sefton, PR9 9RRPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2013 of 13,686 nationally

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Sefton is a state-funded, mixed Roman Catholic primary for children aged 5 to 11. With 332 pupils on roll against a capacity of 378, the school is not at full capacity, yet demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 75 applications for 38 total places, making it officially oversubscribed. All 38 first-preference applicants were offered a place, giving a first-preference success rate of 100% and an overall oversubscription ratio of 1.97 applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. This combination of high demand and below-average FSM take-up indicates a school that is popular with local families, particularly those seeking a faith-based education within the Sefton area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRadnor Drive, Southport, Sefton, PR9 9RR
HeadteacherR Halsall
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils332
Free School Meals (FSM)13.9%
School Capacity332 / 378 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsCricketCross CountryFootballDanceGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingGardeningChessScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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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.