St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Sunderland, SR2 0RQ · Sunderland · primary school
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44th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 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 — 5.0/10 against 3,314 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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, Ryhope overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cookery, gardening, and skipping clubs, or play football, netball, running, tennis, and swimming. The school offers outdoor and adventurous residential trips, class trips, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are residential trips funded and organised for families?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils embody values of compassion and tolerance, creating a "purposeful learning environment." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a curriculum tailored to the local area that fosters pride in the community. The inspection highlights a strong sense of belonging, with pupils demonstrating respect and benefiting from robust support systems.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "positive" behaviour and attitudes, with adults dealing with issues "quickly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "relevant and exciting," enabling pupils to embed learning and apply prior knowledge to new contexts.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is thorough, with effective support in place.
- Early years provision is strong, with a focus on communication helping children become "articulate and keen to discuss their learning."
- Phonics teaching is effective, leading to pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers" with a "tangible love of reading."
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some subjects is not used well to identify gaps in pupils’ learning and inform teaching.
- The school should ensure its approach to assessment identifies and addresses gaps in learning quickly so that pupils’ progress closely matches the school’s intentions.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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