Located in Walsall, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall currently has around 220 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 34.1%. other white pupils make up about 17.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
| Website: | www.st-patricks.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922720063 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Krystyna Bickley |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104233 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 220 |
| Number of Boys: | 110 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| African | 34.10% | 75 |
| Other White | 17.30% | 38 |
| White British | 9.10% | 20 |
| Indian | 8.20% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 5.00% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 5.00% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 3.60% | 8 |
| Other Black | 3.20% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills CofE Infant School Farringdon Street , WS2 8UH | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills CofE Junior School Farringdon Street , WS2 8UH | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills Church of England Primary Community School Farringdon Street , WS2 8NF | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy Farringdon Street , WS2 8NF | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | - not rated | 937 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Education and Skills Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN | - not rated | 43 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN | - not rated | 331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Second Chances The Vine Trust Walsall , 33 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RR | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School 40 George Street , WS1 1RS | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.