SchoolScoresSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Todholes Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5DG
01946 810513 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 October 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Cumberland comparisons use the 87 of its 145 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 58 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 71st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 61st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 37th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 54th highest of 74 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 49th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cumberland figures pool parents at the Cumberland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
33 pupils in this year group.
70% — 14 points above the Cumberland average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 53 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.7% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 56th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 76th lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 82nd lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 113th lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 111th lowest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 84th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 20% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.6 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 60th highest of 145 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 99 state primary schools in Cumberland. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Montreal CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), some aspects weaker 2025 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moor Row Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Frizington Community Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bridget's Catholic Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orgill Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hensingham Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Valley Primary School and Nursery 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bookwell Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jericho Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Patrick's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
93% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put St Patrick's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 39 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 132835.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.