The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Brandon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Marston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3BT
Town setting
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 October 2022. 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 207 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 Stafford, ST16 3BT, in the Staffordshire 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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