St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Patrick's Catholic Primary School.

Southport, PR99RR Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Radnor Drive
Churchtown
Southport, PR99RR
Phone
1704225906
Website
stpatrickschurchtown.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104918
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Radnor Drive, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 9RR
Website
http://www.stpatrickschurchtown.com
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
378 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
343
Free School Meals
13.4% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.2 (7.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
343 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Faithfully following in the footsteps of Jesus, we serve, love and learn together, inspiring each other to excellence."

Helping Others (Altruism) Friendship Courage Respect Trust Loyalty

We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, keeping Christ at the centre of all that we do.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School! We are a happy school who are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, keeping Christ at the centre of all that we do.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Year 5 Art Club Year 4 Wellbeing Club Year 6 Booster Club

Facilities

Vegetable patch Garden of reflection Bug hotel The Pod (Woodland Trust) Reception outdoor area with bird feeders

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; reading to learn and learn to read. Come & See lessons, Collective Worship and Gospel Values are woven throughout school life. The curriculum follows the national curriculum and offers opportunities beyond it.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

ZigZags provides before and after school care, including a healthy breakfast and teatime snack. Menus are varied and healthy with two snack choices. Staff are qualified/working towards childcare qualifications, First-aid trained and food hygiene certified; a Manager leads the service. For more information, contact 07928925771.

SEND Provision

ZigZags wraparound care is available before and after school, with a healthy breakfast and a teatime snack and two snack options.

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