St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
105%
Capacity
220
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall "Good", the school is led by headteacher Krystyna Bickley, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3488th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 58 in Walsall.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 27 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Blue Lane East, Walsall, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
| Headteacher | Krystyna Bickley |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.7% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 210 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3488th of 13,686
Nationally
340th of 1,378
In West Midlands
16th of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
72%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed27
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blue Lane East, Walsall
Walsall, WS2 8HN
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