St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 15th of 36 primary schools in Huddersfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 November 2013, report published 28 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this caring school. They delight in welcoming visitors. Pupils politely ask how visitors are and are quick to engage in friendly conversation. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils respond to this well. They actively engage in their learning and are keen to share their ideas. For example, in phonics lessons, pupils love to spot familiar words. They are keen to take risks in sharing their ideas. Even if pupils are not sure of an answer, they will try. Pupils achieve well in end of key stage tests and assessments. Pupils have a trusted adult in the school. They know bullying sometimes happens, but the school takes this very seriously. Pupils are safe in the school. Pupils enjoy their school environment. The extensive school grounds give pupils opportunities to play. They make good use of the climbing equipment, use tricycles in early years and play an array of different sports. Children in early years enjoy their weekly visit to the local allotment. They learn about how produce grows. Older pupils enjoy their Year 6 residential. The planned trips and visits give pupils a broad and enriching experience.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the end points that pupils reach in their learning are not always assessed. This means that the school is not clear on what pupils remember over time. The school needs to ensure that its approach to summative assessment clearly identifies what pupils have remembered over time in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
398 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Brambles Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Birkby Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lindley Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Holmes
- Phone
- 01484300800
- Address
- George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BJ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 148659
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.