St Patrick Catholic Primary School
Leeds, LS9 7QL · Leeds · primary school
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124th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 1,656 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Patrick Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 212. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is provided for pupils aiming above the expected level? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between formal report dates?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils "thrive and feel safe." The report highlights a "broad and balanced curriculum" that is "well organised and carefully sequenced," supported by teachers with "strong subject knowledge" who effectively identify learning gaps.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, showing "kindness and respect," and follow "well-established, clear routines" that allow them to focus on learning without disruption.
- There is a "strong culture of reading," with pupils enjoying texts and adults receiving training to deliver phonics schemes effectively.
- The school has "strong practice for the early identification of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they receive necessary support and make "strong progress."
- Children in early years follow a "well-thought-out curriculum" that prepares them well for Year 1, with adults reinforcing key vocabulary and checking learning.
- Staff work together as a "supportive team," with leaders mindful of workload and well-being, resulting in staff who are "happy and proud to work in this school."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history, pupils have not developed the same depth of knowledge as in other subjects because "some aspects of the curriculum are less well developed."
- The school needs to continue developing the curriculum so that pupils develop the same depth of knowledge, particularly where changes are more recent and what pupils should know is "less well established."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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