St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
421
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Lobo, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2764th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 42 in Southampton.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (50 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 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, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fort Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 2JE |
| Headteacher | Michael Lobo |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.5% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2764th of 13,686
Nationally
364th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
50 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% 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
Fort Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO19 2JE
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