St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Whitefriars, Avenue Road, Farnborough, GU14 7BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Farnborough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 7th of 11 primary schools in Farnborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2014, report published 6 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Pupils arrive happily each morning knowing they will learn plenty and have fun with their friends. They learn the difference between right and wrong at a very early stage. Strong relationships ensure that pupils learn in a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment. Pupils are kind to each other. One Year 6 pupil commented, 'The best thing about this school is the community of people around us because everyone is loving and caring.' The school has constructed a carefully-sequenced curriculum. Pupils' learning builds over time. They work hard in class and take pride in their work. Pupils play well together outside and show good manners throughout the day. They respect each other and appreciate the views of others from different backgrounds. When things are tricky, pupils know there is always a friend or a member of staff who will help them. Spirituality is a key element of the school's ethos. Pupils have a daily opportunity to self- reflect on stories which include moral messages. Pupils consider these carefully and think about how they can use them in their daily lives.
What the school should improve
- The subject and pedagogical content knowledge for some staff could be stronger. As a result, pupils do not always learn the intended curriculum as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that staff have the right expertise to ensure pupils make the best progress they can in all subjects, including reading.
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment strategies as well as they could to check what pupils know and remember of the intended curriculum. This means some teachers do not identify misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge fully effectively. The school should continue to refine its approach to assessment in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
250 pupils on roll, with places for 222
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| North Farnborough Infant School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| South Farnborough Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Mytchett Primary & Nursery Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cross Farm Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Tong
- Phone
- 01252542511
- Address
- Whitefriars, Avenue Road, Farnborough, GU14 7BW
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116390
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.