St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Hullen Edge Road, Elland, HX5 0QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Elland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 70th of 75 primary schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 11 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
St Patrick's Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils are kind and tolerant towards each other. Staff and pupils respect each other. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils are happy and safe. Families are welcomed into school regularly. Parents value the community feel of the school. Over time, leaders have ensured that pupils achieve well. In most subjects, pupils achieve in line with national averages. They are ready for the next stage of their education. The curriculum is adapted well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils value the opportunity to become leaders in school. They become school councillors, Peace Ambassadors and Worship Monitors. The school has a head boy and girl who lead alongside the school council. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the range of clubs that they can attend. These include choir, fencing and bush craft. Older pupils learned a range of new skills on a recent residential visit to the Lake District. Pupils have visited Chester Zoo, Wales and Howarth to support their learning. Leaders have developed a bespoke personal development curriculum based on Catholic virtues. The school wants pupils to become global citizens. Pupils attend school well. The school supports families and ensures that pupils come to school regularly.
What the school should improve
- There is a lack of clarity around school rules and expectations. The behaviour policy is applied inconsistently. Pupils do not always know what is expected of them. Pupils would benefit from clear school rules and expectations for clarity and fairness as they move through the school.
- Pupils do not have a clear understanding of the different religions and cultures that exist within and beyond their community. As a result, they do not understand as much as they should about the different groups of people in modern Britain. The school should ensure that pupils learn about other faiths and cultures to broaden their knowledge of the world.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
106 pupils on roll, with places for 117
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Vale Academy | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 12% met the expected standard |
| The Greetland Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 86% met the expected standard |
| Holywell Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catriona Boyes
- Phone
- 01422373104
- Address
- Hullen Edge Road, Elland, HX5 0QY
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 148658
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.