St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Walsall, WS2 8HN · Walsall · primary school
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49th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 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 — 4.4/10 against 1,856 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| 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, Walsall overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi Skills and Dance Club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 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 higher standard result is 0.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with safeguarding standards met. The report highlights a "caring and supportive ethos" where pupils feel safe and valued, alongside strong attendance and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. However, inconsistencies in teaching quality and early years provision require attention.
Strengths
- Attendance is described as a "success story," with robust monitoring systems and effective support to remove barriers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make "clear progress" due to well-established assessment systems and timely adjustments.
- The teaching of reading and phonics is "successful," with younger pupils learning to read quickly and enjoying carefully selected books.
- Behaviour is "typically positive," with bullying being uncommon and resolved quickly; pupils settle down to work calmly.
- Leaders and governors are "working at pace" to improve the school, driven by a clear vision and deep care for the Catholic ethos.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure early years activities are "carefully designed and implemented" to maximise learning, particularly outdoors, where current provision is inconsistent.
- The personal development programme needs strengthening so pupils develop a "secure understanding of fundamental British values" and protected characteristics.
- Teaching quality must become "consistently high" across all year groups to ensure pupils’ learning is securely embedded.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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