St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale is a primary school in Preston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 68th of 106 primary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 January 2020, report published 29 January 2020
- 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 February 2025
Pupils feel happy and safe in the school's welcoming environment. They work alongside staff to welcome any newcomers to the school. Pupils know and understand the school's values of 'learn, grow and shine'. They live these values out through their confident, positive behaviour. Pupils talk to trusted adults about any worries that they have. The school serves and cares for families well. It forms strong, productive relationships which put pupils' interests first. Many parents and carers appreciate how supportive and approachable staff are. Pupils say staff help them with their work and they try their best in return. They rise to leaders' expectations and many pupils achieve well. Pupils are proud of the school's diverse community. They speak readily about equality and enjoy learning about different cultures. Pupils take part in various activities which extend their talents and interests. These include residential visits, retreats and trips to a local wildlife sanctuary. They take on a range of responsible roles, such as school councillors, librarians, head boy or head girl. Pupils learn about nature and sustainability, such as through extra-curricular clubs in gardening and environmental protection. They enjoy learning about the ducks, deer and hedgehogs who visit the school grounds.
What the school should improve
- From time to time, the curriculum is not delivered as well as the school intends. Sometimes, teachers do not select activities that match pupils' needs or help them learn the curriculum content. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that the curriculum is delivered consistently well so that all pupils can learn successfully.
- Sometimes, teachers do not check pupils' understanding carefully and do not spot misconceptions. As a result, learning moves on too quickly while pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that staff have the necessary expertise to check pupils' learning and address misconceptions so that pupils learn the curriculum with greater success.
- The identification of the specific SEND needs of some pupils is not as precise as it could be, especially for pupils with emotional and mental health needs. This means that on some occasions, pupils struggle to get the support they need. The school should ensure that staff gain the expertise that they need to identify and support pupils with SEND more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 20% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Liz Hindley
- Phone
- 01772555436
- Address
- Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4HD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119640
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.