The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Ms M Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School,Griffin Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmConway Primary School
Primary · Very close
South Rise Primary School
Primary · Very close
Nine Acres School
Special school · 313m away
Plumstead Manor School
Secondary · 552m away
Bannockburn Primary School
Primary · 640m away
The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre
Independent · 712m away
Foxfield Primary School
Primary · 779m away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is in London, SE18 7QG, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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