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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Lancaster LA3 2ER
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| Previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of foundational skills such as reading and maths is systematic and well-monitored
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum helps develop basic skills in a sequential way; however, attendance remains low for some pupils
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve ICT skills and ensure specific feedback from teachers
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress accelerated in English and mathematics, with some exceptional progress
Support for Falling Behind: Effective team support around children ensures nothing impedes progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good with students showing respect and enthusiasm for learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs flourish with quality class teaching and individual interventions
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Work to keep pupils safe is good; bullying is not tolerated
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school monitors pupil whereabouts rigorously and encourages online safety
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate provision for travelling pupils, including homework packs and online learning
Parental Involvement: The headteacher works tirelessly with families to remove obstacles to achievement
Extracurricular Activities: Gymnastics club and ball skills sessions are offered
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are successful in meeting individual pupils’ needs
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved pupil achievement solidly across the school
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers' advice to improve is not specific enough
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking is mostly excellent but sometimes overlooks key vocabulary spelling errors
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About Us
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 195 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our committed staff at St. Patrick's works hard to make sure that every one of our kids is a joyful, passionate learner.
Being an inclusive school, our students are the focus of everything we do.
At St. Patrick's, success is honoured and enthusedly celebrated.
We offer our students a wide selection of extracurricular activities in addition to our regular curriculum to help them hone their abilities and discover their potential.
In the school, parents are always welcome.
We want our kids to love learning and feel proud of their school.
Please get in touch with us if you'd like additional information or to visit our school; you're more than welcome.
To create a Catholic, Christian environment where our kids can learn important values like honesty, trust, and respect for others while also developing their faith, love, and understanding.
To offer a dynamic, engaging, and creative learning environment that pushes and nurtures our kids so they can reach their full potential.
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We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for.
Our committed staff at St. Patrick's works hard to make sure that every one of our kids is a joyful, passionate learner.
Being an inclusive school, our students are the focus of everything we do.
At St. Patrick's, success is honoured and enthusedly celebrated.
We offer our students a wide selection of extracurricular activities in addition to our regular curriculum to help them hone their abilities and discover their potential.
In the school, parents are always welcome.
We want our kids to love learning and feel proud of their school.
Please get in touch with us if you'd like additional information or to visit our school; you're more than welcome.
To create a Catholic, Christian environment where our kids can learn important values like honesty, trust, and respect for others while also developing their faith, love, and understanding.
To offer a dynamic, engaging, and creative learning environment that pushes and nurtures our kids so they can reach their full potential.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 26 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1