St Patrick's RC High School

A good voluntary aided school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Patrick's RC High School.

Manchester, M307JJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 75.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
21 June 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
56 New Lane
Eccles
Manchester, M307JJ
Phone
1619212300
Website
stpatricksrchigh.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105986
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Address
56 New Lane, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7JJ
Website
www.stpatricksrchigh.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
936
Free School Meals
21.0% (197 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
Ebacc English:
96.8%
Ebacc Entry:
45.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.6%
Ebacc Languages:
67.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.14 to 0.27

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
45.4 (+26.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.1 (+23.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.7 (+10.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
156
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
936 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"amazing things happen here"

Truth Resilience Service Love Faith

St Patrick’s RC High School is a Catholic school guided by Gospel values, with Christ at the centre of everything. Religious Education is rooted in the Gospel and Catholic Church teachings, and the school integrates faith with learning through liturgy, prayer, and service. The school aims to form pupils who are spiritually aware, morally responsible, and intellectually curious, and to foster links with the home, parish, and wider Diocesan community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Alison Byrne welcomes readers to St Patrick’s RC High School, describing it as a dynamic, high-achieving Catholic school with Jesus Christ at the heart of all we do, aiming to provide a great Catholic education and opportunities for personal development.

Facilities

IT Suites Dance and Performing Art Suite Art and Technology Suite Science Suite Music and Recording Studios Learning Resource Area Sports Hall Extensive Grounds with Multi Use Games Area Dedicated dining area incorporating outdoor seating

Curriculum Highlights

Well-thought-out curriculum Focus on literacy – to ensure staff teach basic skills to a high level

SEND Provision

SENDCo: Mr L Barrie; information about SEND and Inclusion is available, and SEND policies can be requested.

Admissions Criteria

St Patrick’s RC High School is a Catholic Voluntary Aided School designated as a school with a religious character and is permitted to give priority to applicants who are of the faith of the school. The Governing Body operates a Coordinated Admissions Scheme with Salford Local Authority. If your child does not attend a feeder primary school, you must complete the Supplementary Information Form and return it to the school before 31 October 2025 along with the required supporting documents as detailed in the Admissions arrangements policy.

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