St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Patrick Road Corby Northamptonshire NN18 9NT |
| Phone | 01536744447 |
| Reference Number | 122045 |
St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good rating in all inspected domains, including the quality of education, behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school is described as welcoming and caring, where pupils feel valued and safe. There is a strong focus on developing a positive school culture, and pupils benefit from a curriculum that mostly prepares them well for future learning, although certain areas require further refinement to ensure educational goals are met comprehensively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 242 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.04%
Girls: 54.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.4% |
| White, Other | 32.6% |
| African | 9.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a purposeful attitude towards learning.
- The school provides a wide range of extracurricular clubs and responsibilities.
- Effective teaching strategies help pupils retain knowledge.
- Strong ambition and support for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of attendance and punctuality are maintained.
- A positive culture around reading has been established.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the curriculum lacks clear breakdowns of essential knowledge.
- Pupils have insufficient understanding of the world's major faiths.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.8 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hazel Leys Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0QF |
0.24 miles |
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Kingswood Primary Academy
Southbrook, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9BE |
0.35 miles |
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Corby Primary Academy
Butland Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8QA |
0.46 miles |
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Exeter A Learning Community Academy
Brayford Avenue, Brayford Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8DL |
0.72 miles |
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Oakley Vale Primary School
Cheltenham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8RH |
0.8 miles |
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Beanfield Primary School
Farmstead Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0LJ |
0.99 miles |
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St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Beanfield Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0AZ |
0.99 miles |
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Danesholme Junior Academy
Motala Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT |
1.08 miles |
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Danesholme Infant Academy
Motala Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT |
1.09 miles |
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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Occupation Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1EE |
1.3 miles |
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Woodnewton- A Learning Community
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2NU |
1.32 miles |
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Studfall Junior Academy
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2BT |
1.38 miles |
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Studfall Infant Academy
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2BP |
1.54 miles |
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Corby Old Village Primary School
High Street, Corby Old Village Primary School, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU |
1.56 miles |
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Rockingham Primary School
Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1AJ |
1.6 miles |
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Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJ |
1.71 miles |
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Little Stanion Primary School
Roman Road, Little Stanion, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8TD |
1.8 miles |
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Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Cardigan Road, Stanion, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BY |
2.28 miles |
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Cottingham Church of England Primary School
Berryfield Road, (Near Corby), Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8XB |
2.7 miles |
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Geddington Church of England Primary School
Wood Street, Geddington, Geddington C of E Primary School, Wood Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BG |
3.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brooke Weston Academy
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA |
0.78 miles |
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Maplefields Academy
Tower Hill Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TH |
0.94 miles |
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Kingswood Secondary Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS |
0.97 miles |
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Corby Technical School
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD |
0.99 miles |
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Red Kite Academy
Purbeck Drive, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0BX |
1.11 miles |
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Lodge Park Academy
Shetland Way, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2JH |
1.67 miles |
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Corby Business Academy
Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB |
3.53 miles |
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Weldon Village Academy
Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE |
3.94 miles |
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS |
4.62 miles |