St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
London, NW5 3AH · Camden · primary school
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25th of 38 primary schools in Camden we can score. 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 — 8.7/10 against 315 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers after-school curriculum enrichment clubs, musical instrument lessons, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 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 do the enrichment clubs balance academic support with creative development? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet met the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School provides a “nurturing and inclusive environment” where pupils feel “safe, happy and valued.” The inspection highlights a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere where students show enthusiasm for learning and achieve well, supported by skilled staff and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and carefully designed,” with particularly well-sequenced teaching in mathematics and English that helps pupils build strong foundations.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils encouraged to live out values such as “compassion, integrity, and respect” through community contributions and cultural experiences.
- Early reading provision is strong, with staff well-trained in phonics and books carefully matched to pupils’ abilities to build fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from tailored support and close collaboration with families to access the full curriculum.
- Staff are proud of their work, valuing the support and professional development provided by leaders and governors.
Areas to improve
- Persistent absence for some groups of pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, is too high, meaning some miss important learning.
- The approach to checking and revisiting learning is not consistently applied across the wider curriculum, limiting pupils’ ability to retain knowledge long-term.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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