SchoolScoresSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Fort Road, Southampton, SO19 2JE
023 8044 8502 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 June 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 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 | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 19th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 27th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 58% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton 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
60 pupils in this year group.
82% — 25 points above the Southampton average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 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 Southampton. 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 73 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 130 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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 5 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.7% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 95th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 73rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.9% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 69th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 62nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 49th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 16.8%* | 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
- Ludlow Infant Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Woolston Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Ludlow Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Monica Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sholing Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Sholing Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Shore Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hope Community School Southampton 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% 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 24 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did St Patrick's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
98% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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, 73 families put St Patrick's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 54 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 116398.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.