Is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 24th of 58 primary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Lowshoe Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2AP

Local ranking24th of 58 primary schools in Havering

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 55

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 406
Boys: 212 (54%)
Girls: 184 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (94% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 14.3%
EAL: 32.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 7.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,425/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 38.0%
White Other: 18.2%
Black African: 12.2%
Mixed Other: 5.1%
Black Caribbean: 4.6%
Asian Indian: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.0%

38.0%

White British

18.2%

White Other

12.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01708745655

office@saint-patricks.org.uk

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Lowshoe Lane

Romford, London

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Administrative

URN: 102331
UKPRN: 10071632
Establishment No.: 3503

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