St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Morecambe, LA3 2ER · Lancashire · primary school
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311st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 — 2.5/10 against 1,807 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| 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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve reading and writing outcomes for the majority of the cohort? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between expected and higher standards?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, secure, and well cared for. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge securely, with particular emphasis on reading and the wider development of well-rounded young people.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and respectful," achieving well across the school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have placed reading "at the heart of the curriculum," providing prompt help for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge to make learning memorable," checking understanding regularly to ensure pupils build on "firm foundations."
- The school offers a "wide variety of activities beyond the academic curriculum," including trips, clubs, and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, while staff appreciate the concern shown for their "workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not clearly identified all smaller components of knowledge, preventing teachers from ensuring pupils learn everything needed. Leaders should "refine the curriculum even further" to address this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders communicating "extremely effectively" with external agencies to secure support for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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