St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy
Solihull, B94 6DE · Solihull · primary school
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13th of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 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 — 8.5/10 against 4,223 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Junior Church, Messy Church, and Crew clubs, swim, and sing in the Junior Choir. Trips include visits to The Space Museum, Safari Park, Compton Verney, Stratford Upon Avon, Cadbury's World, The Black Country Museum, PGL, and Blackwell. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Junior Church and Crew clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
St Patrick’s Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils grow into "self-confident, articulate young people." The inspection confirms that the school provides high-quality care and an ambitious curriculum that builds logically on prior knowledge, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy lessons and benefit from a curriculum where "learning in different subjects fits together," with teachers skilled at adapting work for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- There is a "lively reading culture" across the school, supported by a structured phonics programme and books well matched to pupils’ knowledge.
- Behaviour is excellent, with a "calm, purposeful atmosphere" in classrooms; pupils are "noticeably friendly" and show respect towards one another and adults.
- Staff have "secure subject knowledge" and use effective strategies, such as "learning walls," to help pupils retain knowledge and develop logical thinking in subjects like mathematics.
- Leaders provide effective training and work closely with parents, while the board of trustees offers "effective oversight" of the school.
Areas to improve
- In phonics teaching, staff must assess pupils’ ongoing learning "thoroughly and consistently" to identify misconceptions more quickly, preventing them from persisting longer than necessary.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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