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

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 13th of 54 primary schools in Southampton. 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), 82% 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

Fort Road, Southampton, SO19 2JE

Local ranking13th of 54 primary schools in Southampton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 April 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 421
Boys: 224 (52%)
Girls: 204 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (102% full)
SEND: 14.0%
FSM Eligible: 24.7%
EAL: 43.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,590/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.5% 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: 41.0%
White Other: 26.5%
Black African: 13.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.6%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%

41.0%

White British

26.5%

White Other

13.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02380448502

sbm@st-patricks.southampton.sch.uk

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Fort Road

Southampton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116398
UKPRN: 10076850
Establishment No.: 3658

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