St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Farnborough, GU14 7BW · Hampshire · primary school
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221st of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 250 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to stretch beyond the expected level? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm, nurturing and inclusive environment" where pupils arrive happily. The report highlights strong relationships, a carefully sequenced curriculum, and a distinct spiritual ethos that encourages daily self-reflection on moral messages.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good manners" and are "kind to each other," contributing to a very orderly learning environment.
- The curriculum is "carefully-sequenced," ensuring pupils’ learning builds over time with key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary.
- Early reading provision is strong, with staff guiding pupils systematically through the curriculum and filling gaps in understanding for those struggling.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "appropriate support" via individual plans to ensure they achieve well.
- Governors and staff share a determination to "unleash the magic talent within each pupil," supported by varied opportunities for leadership and cultural experiences.
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack sufficient "subject and pedagogical content knowledge," meaning pupils do not always learn the intended curriculum as well as they could.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not routinely check what pupils know and remember, failing to identify misconceptions or gaps in knowledge effectively.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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