St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Patrick Road, Corby, NN18 9NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby is a primary school in Corby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 4th of 18 primary schools in Corby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 29 June 2023
- 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 4 May 2023
St. Patrick's is a welcoming and caring school where pupils are happy and keen to learn. Parents and carers, staff and pupils overwhelmingly agree that leaders really value them and ensure that the school is a positive place to be. The school's values are woven throughout school life. This ensures that pupils have a purposeful attitude towards their learning and towards life in general. Pupils feel safe and valued by staff. They know exactly who to turn to if they have concerns or worries. Pupils behave well, and any occasional low-level disruption is dealt with straight away. Pupils agree that bullying does not happen at the school. They understand what bullying is and would report it to staff if it happened. Pupils praise the school for being inclusive, and they say that everybody is treated the same. One pupil summed up the views of many, saying, 'It is a person's character we care about and not their back story.' Pupils can take part in a wide range of clubs to develop their interests or talents, and they have the chance to take on responsibilities, such as being members of the school council or eco-leaders. Additionally, there is the opportunity to raise money for local charities.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not broken down into small steps of essential knowledge. Pupils do not learn this essential knowledge as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the essential knowledge that builds up the ambitious curriculum goals is fully identified.
- Pupils do not gain a sufficient depth of understanding of the world's major faiths. They are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. Leaders must ensure the curriculum provides pupils with a firm understanding of the world's major faiths.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
232 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Leys Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Corby Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Exeter A Learning Community Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Oakley Vale Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Blair
- Phone
- 01536744447
- Address
- Patrick Road, Corby, NN18 9NT
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 122045
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.