St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stafford, ST16 3BT · Staffordshire · primary school
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72nd of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,314 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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, 73.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art Committee, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the Art Committee structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils enjoy learning, feel a strong sense of belonging, and benefit from a distinctive Catholic ethos that fosters kindness and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good attitudes to their studies’ and behave well, with bullying incidents being ‘very rare’.
- Reading is ‘central to the school curriculum’, with effective teaching of early reading skills ensuring pupils learn to read fluently.
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious’ and ‘well-sequenced’, helping pupils learn and remember important information.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a good start’, developing fundamental skills and resilience that support later learning.
- Leaders and staff maintain ‘strong relationship[s] between home and school’, with parents feeling valued and informed.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure work matches curriculum aims so pupils consistently ‘know more and remember more in all subjects’.
- Staff need to better adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly in foundation subjects.
- Leaders should improve the rigour of their checks on subject effectiveness to identify and address specific refinements in curriculum implementation.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving frequent training and knowing how to identify risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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