A good voluntary aided school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall.
Overall school rating
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has a Catholic ethos with Gospel values guiding the curriculum and daily life. The school follows the curriculum strategy – Learning and Growing as the People of God – provided by the Archdiocese of Birmingham for teaching RE in a Catholic primary school. The curriculum is underpinned by the Diocese of Birmingham's virtues and values, with collective worship linked to Catholic Social Teaching and a focus on forming attitudes and values based on gospel teaching. The school emphasizes prayer, liturgy, Mass, sacraments, and a close partnership with the parish.
Head Teacher Mrs Krystyna Bickley welcomes families and describes St Patrick’s as a Catholic community with high expectations, pastoral care, and a commitment to developing independent, responsible, and confident learners in partnership with the parish and staff.
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After School Club runs after school as follows: Monday – Multi Skills for Y1 & Y2 (3.20–4.15), Tuesday – Multi Skills for Y3 & Y4 (3.20–4.15), Thursday – After School Dance Club for KS2 (3.20–4.15), Friday – Multi Skills for Y5 & Y6 (3.20–4.15).
Reception Class Applications for September 2026 are online. Details of the process are at the local authority admissions site. Applications for Reception class 2025 opened on 1 November 2024 with a closing date of 15 January 2025 (parents advised to apply before the closing date). If your child is baptised Catholic, you must attach a baptismal certificate to ensure the correct priority is given. A Supplementary Information Form for Walsall Faith Schools for admissions in 2026 is available. Mid-year admissions can be made directly to the school. An Appeals Form is provided for admission appeals with a timetable. Further information is available on the school’s admissions-related pages.
School lunches are £2.60 per day or £13.00 per week.