Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Teignmouth
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Teignmouth, part of Plymouth Cast. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Teignmouth with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 58% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School in detail
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School are Teignmouth Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 62% reading, 68% maths); Shaldon Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 97% maths); Hazeldown School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 81% maths); and Bishopsteignton School (1.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths).
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Teignmouth Primary SchoolShaldon Primary SchoolHazeldown SchoolBishopsteignton School
The trust
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is one of 34 schools run by Plymouth Cast, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 51% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Teignmouth Rail Station, about 1180 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coleman Avenue (s-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 110 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud to attend Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School. They show a high level of respect towards each other. The school's vision creates a caring and nurturing environment. This helps pupils to form positive relationships with adults and each other. As one pupil stated, 'everyone is kind at this school.'
The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve and how they should conduct themselves. Most pupils meet these expectations consistently well. Pupils have positive attitudes to school. They behave well in lessons and at playtimes.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has worked hard to address the development areas identified at the previous inspection. A curriculum has been designed which is ambitious for all pupils. Children get off to a positive start in the early years. They learn in a vibrant environment. Adults know the needs of the children well. Children develop positive learning behaviours. They demonstrate good manners when interacting with each other. Adults support children in the early years to develop their vocabulary. Adults are adept at knowing when to listen and when to facilitate discussion. Children develop their independence and are well prepared to move on to the next stage of their learning.
Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Adults check on pupils' understanding regularly. For example, when learning about angles in mathematics, some pupils work independently. Other pupils receive the additional support they need to build their confidence. Pupils enjoy learning. When describing their learning in history they state, 'in this school learning is brought to life and you feel like you are there.'
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
14.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 52% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School.
- Premier Holiday Clubs @ OLSPAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
122 pupils
209 places
87 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Teignmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Teignmouth
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
134
Total Pupils
75
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,375
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,842
Per pupil
£787k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
120
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 58% of its 209 places.
How big are the classes at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School average 20.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School has around 134 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Holiday Clubs @ OLSP (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is at Fourth Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9DT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)