St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Longfield Avenue, London, E17 7DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Forest for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 45th of 48 primary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 27 July 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 14 June 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders have created a welcoming culture where pupils are kind and caring towards each other. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy learning. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave well both in and out of lessons. They know that although people have different views, it is important to show kindness and respect. Pupils have opportunities to take on responsibilities, for instance as well-being leaders, sports ambassadors and prayer leaders. Pupils organise games and activities for younger ones. Leaders make sure that pupils access a wide range of extra-curricular activities, for example through after-school activities including ballet, music, choir and street dance. Pupils take part in local visits that support their learning, including a residential visit to Dorset. They support charities in the local community through fundraising and visiting community centres. These experiences prepare pupils for the next stages of education well. Pupils know adults will listen if they have worries or concerns. Adults help to keep pupils safe and well looked after.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, leaders' curricular thinking is not fully developed. This limits pupils' deeper subject-specific knowledge and understanding. Leaders should ensure that curriculum plans in all subjects are fully embedded so that pupils develop their knowledge and skills securely.
  • Sometimes, teaching does not support the needs of a minority of pupils with SEND. This limits these pupils' access to the curriculum and their understanding of it. Leaders should support all staff so that they have the expertise to adapt learning for pupils with complex needs effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

57 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths44%

44%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

344 pupils on roll, with places for 460

Eligible for free school meals27.3%

27.3%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.8%

60.8%, 39.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.9%

16.9%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Stoneydown Park School0.1 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Coppermill Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Mission Grove Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard
South Grove Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
Hillyfield Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good75% 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 Natalie Holden
Address
Longfield Avenue, London, E17 7DP
Local authority
Waltham Forest
URN
103088

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.