The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Lisa / Gayle Pritchard / Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Todholes Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5DG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions 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 July 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 262 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 4 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 Cleator Moor, CA25 5DG, in the Cumberland 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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