St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham, Corsham

In its own words: "Our mission in Saint Patrick's is to develop each child's talents and potential in a caring Catholic community inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Mission statement is central to everything that we do at Saint Patrick's Catholic Primary. It is our starting point for creating policy and procedure, as well as informing whole school strategy and Curriculum planning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a Catholic primary school situated in the beautiful market town of Corsham, Wiltshire. We understand the importance of education in the primary years and most importantly the fun of learning in a safe environment. Through engaging lessons, and many 'awe and wonder' moments, our aim is for all of our children to reach their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports and gardening.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 71% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham are Corsham Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); The Corsham Regis Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); Neston Primary School (1.4 miles, 86% reading, 76% maths); and Queen's Crescent School (2.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths).

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 49 pupils (26.6%) received SEN support and 6 (3.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chippenham Rail Station, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Patrick's School (w-bound), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34), as is usual near a town centre.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.