St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Rochdale, OL12 0ET · Rochdale · primary school
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17th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale we can score, 69 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 — 6.5/10 against 1,683 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 Roman Catholic Primary School 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 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 304 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the current term? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils achieve well and behave with high standards, noting that "pupils live up to these expectations." It highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and "exemplary" behaviour, with parents being "overwhelmingly positive" about the care their children receive. The inspection concludes that the school provides a strong foundation for learning, particularly in the early years.
Strengths
- "Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary," with children taking responsibility for their actions and maintaining calm, purposeful playtimes.
- Children in the early years make "exceptional progress from their starting points," developing solid knowledge foundations and a love of reading.
- Staff "adapt learning well to enable all pupils to take part," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the full curriculum alongside peers.
- The school prioritises wider development, helping pupils learn about different beliefs, relationships, and how to "keep safe online."
- Leaders balance improvement plans with staff workload, ensuring staff have time to "embed new ideas."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the sequence of learning is ineffective; "the order that staff introduce key knowledge to pupils does not help them to learn as well as they could," resulting in pupils not remembering enough over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 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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