St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
90%
Capacity
188
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liz Hindley, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10089th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 35 in South Ribble.
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 23 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (29 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Higher Walton Road, Preston, South Ribble, PR5 4HD |
| Headteacher | Liz Hindley |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10089th of 13,686
Nationally
1462nd of 2,065
In North West
26th of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
29 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
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Contact Information
Higher Walton Road, Preston
South Ribble, PR5 4HD
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