St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L8 5UX · Liverpool · primary school
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15th of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 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 — 9.1/10 against 952 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School provides a nurturing environment where pupils are "happy and safe" and "thrive." The report highlights "exceptional levels of care," with pupils displaying "excellent attitudes to their learning" and "impeccably" polite behaviour. While the curriculum is generally "broad and ambitious," there are inconsistencies in how deeply pupils understand fundamental concepts in certain subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent attitudes to their learning" and get along "incredibly well," with bullying concerns addressed "quickly."
- The school fosters a strong enjoyment of reading, with staff delivering the phonics curriculum "consistently well" so most pupils learn to read with "fluency."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and "achieve well" while accessing the same "ambitious curriculum" as their peers.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils developing a "secure understanding of fundamental British values" and engaging in "focused debate lessons."
- Staff morale is "high" due to leadership actions that effectively manage workload, such as recent changes to the marking policy.
Areas to improve
- In a "minority of subjects," pupils only develop a "superficial knowledge of fundamental concepts" because learning activities do not sufficiently deepen understanding over time.
- The school should provide "more robust curriculum guidance" in these areas to help teachers design activities that build a "rich body of knowledge."
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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