The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
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.
14% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 304
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Bishop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Foxholes Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ET
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Rochdale, OL12 0ET, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's Roman 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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