St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Stafford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 22nd of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2022, report published 21 November 2022
- 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 October 2022
Pupils enjoy learning and playing in St Patrick's Catholic Primary School. The distinctive Catholic ethos and values are seen in positive day-to-day relationships. Pupils and staff show each other kindness, valuing everyone for who they are. Pupils say they have a strong sense of belonging to the school and its community. They want to attend school every day as they enjoy their learning. Reading is central to the school curriculum. Pupils learn to read fluently. There is effective teaching of early reading skills. Pupils progress well through the carefully organised curriculum. For example, in art and design, they create wonderful artistic products at the end of their studies. Pupils meet the high expectations of staff. Pupils behave well around school. In lessons, they show good attitudes to their studies. Staff supervise the indoor and outdoor environments well. This supports pupils to feel safe when they are in school. Bullying incidents are very rare. Pupils say that if bullying happens, staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Parents feel part of the school community. They value hearing from staff about how well their child is doing at school. Leaders ensured that staff supported pupils and families extremely well during the pandemic.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers do not give pupils work that matches the aims of the curriculum. This means that pupils do not always spend their time building their knowledge and skills. When this occurs, pupils' progress through the curriculum is limited. Teachers should make sure that the work they give pupils ensures that pupils know more and remember more in all subjects.
- Staff do not always adapt the curriculum well enough for pupils with SEND. This is most notable in foundation subjects. When this occurs, pupils with SEND do not always learn as well as they might. Leaders should ensure that staff consider the needs of pupils with SEND when implementing the curriculum.
- Leaders are not always rigorous enough in checking the effectiveness of subjects being taught. This means that specific refinements needed to improve the implementation of the curriculum are not always identified and addressed. Leaders should consider how to gain a better view of how effectively the curriculum is taught.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Tillington Manor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Parkside Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Doxey Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Mr Mark Brandon
- Phone
- 01785413275
- Address
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BT
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142216
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.