The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs R Halsall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Radnor Drive, Churchtown, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 9RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchtown Primary School
Primary · 408m away
Crossens Nursery School
Nursery · 465m away
Larkfield Primary School
Primary · 479m away
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Special school · 534m away
Stanley High School
Secondary · 833m away
Marshside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km 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 April 2024. 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 332 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 5 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 Southport, PR9 9RR, in the Sefton 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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