The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 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
- 415
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mark Ryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Westbury Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMandale Mill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Harewood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Village Primary School
Primary · 767m away
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary · 990m away
Thornaby Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Education Training Collective
16 plus · 1.2km away
Thornaby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bowesfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy take?
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is in Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6NE, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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