The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 169
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope is in Sunderland, SR2 0RQ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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