St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale

URN: 119640 • Preston PR5 4HD

Overview

Name
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
URN
119640
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Liz Hindley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772555436
Website
Visit
Address
Higher Walton Road, Preston PR5 4HD

Summary

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Walton-le-Dale, Preston, is a voluntary aided school with a current enrolment of 188 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos and community spirit, guided by its mission statement and values. The school promotes a holistic education, integrating Catholic teachings with British values, and encourages active participation in the local parish and wider community.

The curriculum at St Patrick's encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the arts, alongside Religious Education and personal development. The school prioritises outdoor learning and offers various extracurricular activities to enrich students' experiences. Support for pupils with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding is also a key focus, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive.

St Patrick's has recently retained its "Good School" status following an Ofsted inspection in February 2025, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high educational standards. The school fosters a safe and nurturing environment, aiming to help every child learn, grow, and shine.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
188
Boys
101
Girls
87
FSM %
14.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 188 101 87 210 14.90
2024-09-11 177 98 79 210 12.40
2023-09-11 182 92 90 210 15.40
2022-09-11 182 92 90 210 15.40
2021-09-11 182 88 94 210 10.40
2020-09-11 186 90 96 210 7.00

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