St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Blackswarth Road Redfield Bristol BS5 8AS |
| Phone | 01173772387 |
| Reference Number | 138465 |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. This is the school's first inspection in over a decade, following a previous 'Outstanding' judgment, reflecting significant changes in its context and educational framework since that time. The school has maintained a nurturing and inclusive environment, where pupils feel valued and safe, and displays strong relationships among staff and students. There is a strong emphasis on reading and curriculum development, particularly for pupils with English as an additional language.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.85%
Girls: 54.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 6 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 24.4% |
| White, British | 22.4% |
| Indian | 9.3% |
| African | 7.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend and feel part of a supportive community.
- The school has effectively managed recent staffing changes without impacting educational quality.
- Curriculum is well-designed and sequenced, emphasizing spoken language.
- The school prioritizes reading and has a well-resourced library.
- Staff establish high expectations for pupil behavior, leading to respectful relationships.
- Effective use of external agency advice to support pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not effectively used.
- Some pupils with SEND do not progress as well due to a lack of precision in their plans.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | ||
| Writing | -3.1 | ||
| Maths | 4.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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