St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wolverhampton, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 44th-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wolverhampton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy in detail
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Parents have a legal duty to ensure that their child received full time education. Parents therefore must ensure that their child attends school regularly and on time. Evidence shows that children who arrive at school on time, well organised and well equipped, achieve higher academic grades."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am, from £3.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy are Wodensfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 73% maths); St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 43% maths); Wednesfield Technology Primary (0.6 miles); and Wood End Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 70% maths).
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Wodensfield Primary SchoolSt Thomas' Church of England Primary AcademyWednesfield Technology PrimaryWood End Primary School
The trust
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is one of 64 schools run by St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 64 schools in St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Who goes there
43.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 46.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (31%), White British (24%) and Black (20%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Thomas Church (by), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy are Wednesfield Academy (0.6 miles), Heath Park (0.6 miles), Central Learning Partnership (0.7 miles) and St Matthias School (1 mile).
Wednesfield AcademyHeath ParkCentral Learning PartnershipSt Matthias School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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?
The dedication shown by all at St Patrick's to improve this school has ensured that pupils now receive a high-quality education. All members of the community are united in their belief that this is a 'great school to attend' and feel lucky to be part of this 'family'.
Pupils are safe and happy because of the kind and caring relationships they form with each other and adults. Pupils do well in their learning because their social and emotional needs are so well met. Disadvantaged pupils do particularly well in their learning. This is an inclusive school where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) take part in all activities on offer.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
A strong and highly effective partnership between school and trust leaders has enabled sustained and considerable improvement to the quality of education on offer to be made. There is a 'can-do' culture at this school and expectations of what can be achieved are 'without limits'. A key feature of the school's success has been how they have trained all staff with the skills needed to deliver the curriculum effectively. Staff know that their contributions make a difference and feel that, despite significant changes, their workload and well-being really matter to school leaders and the trust.
There is a completely new curriculum in place, with learning sequences designed to include knowledge that is linked to the local area and needs of the pupils. There are clear knowledge endpoints that the school want pupils to learn with knowledge building progressively over time. Staff 'reactivate' prior learning at the start of a new lesson to assess what pupils have remembered. However, not all staff are consistently checking pupils' understanding as learning takes place or responding to misconceptions as they arise, meaning some pupils continue to make the same mistakes at a later point.
From Ofsted's June 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 June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
43.1%
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 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
April Newsletter
1 May 2026
May Newsletter
1 May 2026
English 11
16 Mar 2026
English 10
10 Mar 2026
English 12
10 Mar 2026
January Newsletter
26 Jan 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy.
- Progressive Sports @ Wodensfield690m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wolverhampton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is in Wolverhampton; for families living there:
Apply to Wolverhampton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
215 pupils
210 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,735
Applications
3,213
Got 1st preference
93.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
248
Total Pupils
116
Boys
132
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,949
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,205
Per pupil
£1563k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence
190
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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
Classes at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy has around 248 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy in 2024/25. 11.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy: Progressive Sports @ Wodensfield (690m away, 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is at Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1PG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)