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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Cleator Moor CA25 5DG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: In early years and key stage 1, reading is linked to exciting themes and effective phonics sessions help pupils read fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers plan interesting lessons that build well upon what pupils know, with pupils achieving well in English and mathematics by Year 6.
Foundational Skills: Staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring pupils become confident readers by Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils showcase depth of knowledge and make strong connections in learning across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leadership needs further development across all curriculum areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: 2023 data below average in maths and grammar due to COVID-19, but addressed with tutoring.
Performance in Maths & Reading: At the end of Year 6, pupils achieve well nationally in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are supported well through effective phonics sessions and additional resources.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, respect one another, and have a mature understanding of bullying and internet safety.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Swift action improved student performance in maths post-COVID with targeted interventions.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessments identify gaps in phonics, swiftly supporting students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour exceptional, learning without distractions, highly respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive appropriate support tailored to their needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs quickly identified and curriculum adapted, ensuring excellent progress and full participation.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and name-calling are rare, and staff help resolve problems; pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff spot signs of anxiety in pupils and ensure a strong culture of safeguarding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective, pupils feel safe and supported.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents engage through many trips, visits, and community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a wide range of sports and after-school clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Drama, sport, and music activities nurture talents beyond the norm.
Outdoor Facilities: New nature area appreciated for relaxation and experiments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel supported and valued, with leaders taking steps to reduce workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils are ready to move to the next stage of their learning, resulting in good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors hold leaders accountable for pupil achievement in core subjects but need to develop their approach to other subjects.
Teacher Engagement: Highly-trained staff teach with expertise, passion infectious.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching designs connect prior knowledge with new learning, promoting confident discourse.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Careful checks ensure pupils avoid misconceptions, showcasing learning depth.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders do not receive regular training, affecting consistency across subjects.
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About Us
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 259 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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| 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 94 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 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 | 60% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.49% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 104 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 89 | 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 | 68% 9 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 2 | 7.45% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 92 | 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 | 77% 8 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 8.48% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 106 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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 | 69% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.75% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1