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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Southampton, SO19 2JEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2764 of 13,686 nationally

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Southampton is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 104 applications for just 55 places and 66 families listing it as their first preference. It currently has 421 pupils on roll, sitting just one above its official capacity of 420, which suggests it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.5%, a figure that is worth noting in the context of the local authority average for similar schools, though the data does not provide that specific LA average for comparison. Nationally, the average for primary schools hovers around 23-24%, so St Patrick's is broadly in line with the national picture. As a Roman Catholic state primary, the school's religious character will naturally appeal to families seeking a faith-based education, but its strong local reputation clearly draws a wider catchment too.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFort Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 2JE
HeadteacherMichael Lobo
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils421
Free School Meals (FSM)24.5%
School Capacity421 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketDanceNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirBook ClubGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: spcps.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.