St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Corsham, SN13 9HS · Wiltshire · primary school
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46th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.1/10 against 4,224 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
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, Corsham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 19.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud to attend” this Catholic primary school, where the motto ‘Live, Love and Learn Like Jesus’ guides daily life. The report highlights a “wonderful, happy environment” where children feel “safe and happy,” with high expectations for behaviour and strong pastoral care. Overall effectiveness is rated as Good, reflecting a well-led school where pupils thrive academically and personally.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading with a “well planned” phonics programme; staff are “quick to identify pupils who struggle” and provide effective support.
- The curriculum in most subjects is “well-planned” and includes “memorable experiences” such as trips and visitor encounters that build knowledge.
- Teachers use assessment effectively in English and mathematics, ensuring pupils who fall behind receive “targeted help to catch up.”
- Staff are “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), whose needs are “identified accurately.”
- Pupils behave well, with “low-level disruption” being rare, and they learn to respect different faiths and challenge discrimination.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of foundation subjects,” the curriculum is “less well developed,” leading to gaps in learning as it does not build on prior knowledge.
- Leaders’ systems to assess learning in some wider curriculum subjects are “at an early stage,” and subject leaders need better support to evaluate curriculum impact.
- Pupils currently lack sufficient opportunities to experience other cultures and understand their contributions to society.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with thorough record-keeping, regular staff training, and correct checks in place to ensure staff are suitable to work with pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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