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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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