St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Wolverhampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 38th of 66 primary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 16 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 25 June 2024
The dedication shown by all at St Patrick's to improve this school has ensured that pupils now receive a high-quality education. All members of the community are united in their belief that this is a 'great school to attend' and feel lucky to be part of this 'family'. Pupils are safe and happy because of the kind and caring relationships they form with each other and adults. Pupils do well in their learning because their social and emotional needs are so well met. Disadvantaged pupils do particularly well in their learning. This is an inclusive school where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) take part in all activities on offer. Classrooms are calm places to learn. Pupils show increasing independence and excitement when learning new things. They listen attentively and provide thoughtful answers when asked challenging questions. Pupils greet visitors with a smile and demonstrate a willingness to discuss the many opportunities they are provided and their views of the school. Pupils enjoy being given the opportunity to decide what clubs they are offered with dodgeball, wheelchair basketball and art club being their favourites. Receiving a 'golden ticket' provides extra motivation to try new activities, all designed to develop confidence and physical well-being.
What the school should improve
- Not all staff consistently check pupils' understanding as learning takes place or respond to misconceptions as they arise. This means that some pupils make the same mistakes and do not build secure knowledge as well as they might. The school should continue to ensure that all staff know the importance of checking pupils' understanding.
- Some of the weakest readers are not supported to develop their reading fluency quickly enough. As a result, they struggle to comprehend what they read, affecting their enjoyment and understanding. The school should ensure that all staff develop an understanding of how to support pupils to read fluently at the earliest point.
- Not all pupils with SEND have support plans that identify precisely enough what is needed to support them to be successful in their learning. Consequently, targets do not focus on the specific small steps required to help them to progress. The school should ensure that staff are supported to use new systems as intended and monitor the effectiveness of support plans.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
248 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wodensfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Wednesfield Technology Primary | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Wood End Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| D'Eyncourt Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophia Mulrooney
- Phone
- 01902556451
- Address
- Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PG
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 147630
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.