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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Stafford, ST16 3BTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

207

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Brandon, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5787th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 34 in Stafford.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 17 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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 Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Stafford, Stafford, ST16 3BT
HeadteacherMark Brandon
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5787th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

563rd of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

24th of 34

In Stafford

Top 71%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:79%
Higher:41%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:79%
Higher:34%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

66%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketRoundersGymnasticsFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubDramaChoirFilm ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

17

Applications

50

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

17 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% 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

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.

Contact Information

01785413275www.st-patricksstafford.com/

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Stafford

Stafford, ST16 3BT

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Stafford

Stafford, ST16 3BT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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