St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Corby, NN18 9NT · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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27th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 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 the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| 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's Catholic Primary School, Corby overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 232?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Overview
St Patrick’s is described as a “welcoming and caring school” where pupils are “happy and keen to learn.” Leaders have established a positive environment where the school’s values are “woven throughout school life,” ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and inclusive.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and designed to prepare pupils effectively for leaving at the end of Year 6.
- Teachers present concepts clearly using “clear steps” and revisit earlier content, helping pupils remember more and use technical vocabulary well.
- Staff “rigorously support pupils with SEND,” adapting the curriculum to allow them to achieve well.
- A “cultural love for reading” is established, with a consistent phonics programme ensuring pupils “quickly become fluent readers.”
- Attendance and punctuality remain high due to close staff relationships with parents and initiatives like the breakfast club.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not broken down into “small steps of essential knowledge,” meaning pupils do not learn this knowledge as well as they could.
- Pupils do not gain a “sufficient depth of understanding of the world’s major faiths” and are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “clear and robust safeguarding procedures” in place that staff use effectively to ensure pupils and staff are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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