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

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 66 primary schools in Walsall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 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, Walsall?

Applications for Reception places at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 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, Walsall

Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN

Local ranking18th of 66 primary schools in Walsall

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 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: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 220
Boys: 113 (51%)
Girls: 110 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (106% full)
SEND: 20.5%
FSM Eligible: 39.3%
EAL: 54.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 16.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,814/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 34.3%
White Other: 17.4%
White British: 9.1%
Asian Indian: 8.2%
Asian Pakistani: 5.0%
Asian Other: 5.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.6%
Mixed Other: 3.6%

34.3%

Black African

17.4%

White Other

9.1%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01922720063

postbox@st-patricks.walsall.sch.uk

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Blue Lane East

Walsall, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 104233
UKPRN: 10079427
Establishment No.: 3304

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