St Patrick's RC High School
Manchester, M30 7JJ · Salford · secondary school
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2nd of 15 secondary schools in Salford we can score, 16 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 — 7.3/10 against 916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 86 | 35% | 3.03 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.0 · 75 | 30% | 2.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.07 · 55 | 25% | 1.38 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.3 · 81 | 10% | 0.81 |
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 RC High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Coding, Cooking, Debate, Lego, Creative crafts, Documentary, Mindfulness, Choir, Dance, Cinema club, and Warhammer Club. Sports include Running and the Panathlon Challenge. Trips visit The Lowry theatre, Pendleton College, the Shakespeare for Schools Festival, Manchester Urban Photography sites, Salford Quays, and the Manchester Faith Trail. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 912 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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.
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What Ofsted said about St Patrick's RC High School
Overview
The inspection found that St Patrick’s RC High School operates at a “Strong standard” across all key areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, leadership, and personal development. The report describes a “calm, ambitious community” where pupils are “seen, known and expected to succeed,” resulting in high attainment and well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with overall attainment “well above national averages” in core subjects, and disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND performing “very well compared with similar pupils nationally.”
- Attendance is above national averages, supported by a culture where it is “everyone's responsibility” and tailored provision like the 'Emerald Centre classroom' for those struggling to attend.
- Behaviour is “calm, kind and rooted in mutual respect,” with staff applying expectations consistently and using thoughtful adjustments for pupils with SEND.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with teachers using “secure subject knowledge” and explicit vocabulary teaching to help pupils connect ideas and deepen understanding.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with “thoughtful adaptations” ensuring all pupils access the same demanding curriculum while removing barriers to success.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns being “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.7 |
| 2024/25 | 53.8 |
| 2025/26 | 53.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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