St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV11 1PG · Wolverhampton · primary school
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39th of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,112 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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's Catholic Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Girls Football and engage with arts and music through Rise Theatre, Thomas the Gorilla, Pep the Poet, and Wednesfield in Bloom.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school manage class sizes when operating 38 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the arts programmes integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Academy as a ‘great school to attend’ where pupils receive a ‘high-quality education’. Inspectors highlight a ‘can-do’ culture and strong community spirit, noting that pupils are ‘safe and happy’ due to kind relationships and well-met social needs.
Strengths
- A ‘strong and highly effective partnership’ between school and trust leaders has driven ‘sustained and considerable improvement’ in education quality.
- The new curriculum features ‘clear knowledge endpoints’ with learning that builds ‘progressively over time’, including local relevance.
- Disadvantaged pupils ‘do particularly well’, and the school is ‘inclusive’ with SEND pupils participating fully in activities.
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing good emotional regulation and ‘readiness for more formal learning’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘increasing independence’, behave well, and show ‘resilience to setbacks’ when learning becomes challenging.
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently check pupils’ understanding during lessons to address misconceptions and prevent repeated mistakes.
- The weakest readers require better support to develop fluency, which currently hinders their comprehension and enjoyment of reading.
- Support plans for some SEND pupils lack precision, failing to identify the specific small steps needed for their progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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