The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Holmes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarraclough Hall School
Independent · 311m away
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 629m away
Highfields School
Special school · 703m away
Brambles Primary Academy
Primary · 820m away
Birkby Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Huddersfield Grammar School
Independent · 1.3km away
ES Independent School Kirklees
Independent · 1.3km away
Lindley Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is in Huddersfield, HD2 2BJ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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