St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
75%
Capacity
177
Pupils
6.0x
Demand
About St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Clare Mitchell, it falls under Oldham local authority.
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 3 places, making it 6.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Lee Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL8 1EF |
| Headteacher | Clare Mitchell |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.0% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 236 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
18
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lee Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL8 1EF
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