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This is a good school. The very determined leadership of the headteacher, who is well supported by senior leaders, governors and all staff, has been instrumental in bringing about improvements in teaching and achievement at St Patrick's.
Since the last inspection, pupils' behaviour has improved and attendance has risen. Pupils are reaching higher standards and their progress is accelerating. The school has successfully tackled weaknesses and identified appropriate further areas for improvement.
It is well placed to achieve its goals. Pupils, rightly, feel extremely safe in school. Behaviour is outstanding.
Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning a...re very keen to succeed. They are polite, kind and respectful and have a very strong awareness of the needs of others. Teachers use a range of interesting activities to engage pupils' interest so they enjoy learning.
Lessons are well planned and teachers explain topics clearly so pupils achieve well. Children in the Early Years quickly settle into school routines, become confident learners and make good progress in the Reception class. This good progress continues as pupils move through the school.
Attainment at the end of Year 6 has been average for the last three years and is rising. Work in pupils' books currently indicates they are on track to reach above average standards this year in English and mathematics. The curriculum equips pupils with good basic skills and successfully develops their spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness.
Consequently, pupils are well prepared for their lives as future citizens and for the next stage of their education. It is not yet an outstanding school because : The learning of all pupils is not always checked effectively and sometimes pupils are not moved on quickly enough to new work that extends their understanding as soon as they are ready. Teachers' questioning does not always give pupils sufficient opportunities to think more deeply and fully develop their answers.
Information about this school
This is a below average-sized primary school. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs is average. The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged and so eligible for the pupil premium is similar to that found nationally.
The pupil premium is additional funding for pupils eligible for free school meals and those in the care of the local authority. Most pupils are White British. The headteacher is a Local Leader of Education (LLE) and provides support for another school.
The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The early years provision is in a Reception class. Children of Reception age attend full-time.
