St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
88%
Capacity
332
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 332 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 378 places).
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher R Halsall, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2013th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 38 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Radnor Drive, Southport, Sefton, PR9 9RR |
| Headteacher | R Halsall |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 332 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 332 / 378 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2013th of 13,686
Nationally
262nd of 2,065
In North West
8th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
78%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% 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
Radnor Drive, Southport
Sefton, PR9 9RR
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