The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.8
10.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 928
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Alison Byrne (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
56 New Lane, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 7JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gilbert's RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beech Street Community Primary School
Primary · 349m away
New Park Academy
Academy · 553m away
New Park School
Special school · 606m away
Woodlands
Independent · 658m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Westwood Park Community Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Patrick's RC High School a selective school?
No. St Patrick's RC High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's RC High School?
St Patrick's RC High School currently has 928 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's RC High School take?
St Patrick's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Patrick's RC High School?
St Patrick's RC High School is in Manchester, M30 7JJ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's RC High School have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's RC High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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