St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School sits in Telford and Wrekin, where the average Key Stage 2 score across all primary schools is 63. The school's own headline metrics are not directly listed in the data, but the local authority average provides a useful benchmark for context. What stands out is that St Patrick's is a Good-rated school, while only 8 out of 56 primary schools in the same local authority achieve an Outstanding rating. That puts it in the solid majority, but not among the very top tier. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2018 confirmed it remains Good, and its leadership and management were also graded Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement, this represents a clear step up. The school is oversubscribed, with 51 applications for 24 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and all 24 first-preference applicants were offered a place. That suggests strong local demand, though the oversubscription ratio of 2.13 indicates competition for places.

Academically, the data does not include specific Key Stage 2 results or a Progress 8 score for St Patrick's, so direct comparison with the LA average of 63 is not possible. However, the Ofsted inspection provides some insight: the quality of education was not graded separately in the 2018 inspection, but the overall effectiveness is Good, and the school has held that rating across both its recent inspections. The previous inspection in 2013 gave the school a Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management also at that level. The improvement to Good in 2018 suggests stronger outcomes since then. The school serves a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 10.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools. With 238 pupils against a capacity of 244, the school is nearly full, which aligns with its oversubscribed status. For parents, the lack of published exam data means relying on the Ofsted judgement and local reputation.

The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, art studios, playing fields, a sensory room, a forest school, and a chapel, reflecting its Roman Catholic character. Sports include rounders, football, athletics, and tennis, while clubs cover eco, gardening, book, and science interests. SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication issues, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a potentially strong choice for families whose children have identified additional needs. The school has nursery provision for children from age 3. With a headteacher in place and a Good rating, St Patrick's suits families looking for a faith-based primary that is well-subscribed and offers broad enrichment, though those prioritising Outstanding-rated schools might look 4.1 km away at Newdale Primary School & Nursery.

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