St Patrick's R.C. Primary School, Cardiff

St Patrick's R.C. Primary School is an English-medium school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 276 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 7% have additional learning needs (16% in 2020/21); 35% are learning English as an additional language; and 79% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 33 pupils (Year 1) to 47 (Year 3).

Estyn's report on its June 2022 inspection summarises St Patrick's R.C. Primary School like this:

"St Patrick’s R.C. Primary School is a happy, inclusive school that places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils. Nearly all pupils feel happy and safe in school and know whom to ask for help should they need it. Pupils show high levels of interest and enjoyment in their lessons and the many clubs and additional activities they attend. Nearly all pupils behave very well within lessons and at break times. Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs and those learning English as an additional language, make strong progress in their learning."

"They develop effective literacy and numeracy skills and make particularly good progress in their speaking and listening skills. Most pupils develop and use an effective range of digital skills and show high levels of confidence in accessing learning materials online. Teaching across the school is good and nearly all teachers have high expectations of pupils. Lessons are tailored to match pupils’ needs well. This helps to keep challenge high for learners, including the more able. The school is developing a highly engaging curriculum which includes cooking skills, cycling lessons and sessions in the forest area of the school."

"Lessons are brought to life very successfully through ‘immersion days’ when pupils enjoy a range of trips, visitors to the school and interesting learning experiences. Classrooms are well organised, calm and attractive. However, in a few areas, they require further development. For example, learning areas designed to support younger pupils to learn through play are underdeveloped and provision to encourage pupils’ independent reading is inconsistent. Senior leaders identify aspects of the school’s work that are in need of improvement and the steps that are needed to achieve this effectively. Leaders have worked with the school community to create a clear vision of high expectation and continuous improvement for all, rooted in Christian values."

Estyn made 2 recommendations: (1) Ensure that younger pupils have effective opportunities to become independent learners through play and exploration; (2) Strengthen provision across the school to ensure that pupils develop their engagement with, and enjoyment of, independent reading.

From the headteacher's welcome: "'A high-quality languages education should foster pupils' curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world."

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 27 October 2026, an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Patrick's R.C. Primary School are Ninian Park Primary School (0.3 miles), Grange Town Primary (0.4 miles), St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School (0.4 miles) and St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School (0.7 miles).

The nearest railway station is Grangetown (Cardiff) Rail Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Clive Street (after), 140 metres away.