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St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College
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St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College
- Secondary
- Salford M30 7JJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in a calm and orderly manner.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use appropriate activities to deliver the curriculum content well.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are skilful in addressing misconceptions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils eagerly showcase extra-curricular opportunities.
Communication: Leaders have high expectations communicated effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can express their views through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying or discrimination effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are finalizing curriculum thinking to fill gaps due to COVID-19.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any rare acts of bullying are dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to stay safe online and in the community.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of extra-curricular opportunities available to pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils choose from a wide range of subjects that meet their interests.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is strong.
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About Us
St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 936 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.3 | - | 9.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 63% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 22.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 34% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 13.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 5.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 7.66% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 2.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 52.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 2.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 13.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 27.21% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 40.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 15.41% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 6.66% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 9.86% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.98 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 55.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 11.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.81% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.94% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 3 | 22.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 1 | 35.96% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 1 | 6.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 1 | 11.08% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.24 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 105 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 81.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 52.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 9.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 6.55% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 12 | 24.52% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 5 | 37.04% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 16.48% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 12 | 6.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 3 | 10.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 2.26 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 104 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72.1% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 8.9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.8% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.8% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 24.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 37.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 19.63% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% | 10.19% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 11.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 60.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 2.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 10.75% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 7.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1