Question 1

Is St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted judged the school Good at its inspection on 19 and 20 March 2024, with Good grades for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The report highlights happy pupils, calm routines and a well-established phonics programme that supports fluent reading.

Question 2

What are the fees at St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical extras such as uniform, school meals (if applicable), trips and optional wraparound childcare.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Cumberland Council's coordinated admissions process. Check the council's current timetable for the relevant entry year, including the closing date and offer day.

Question 4

How does Catholic faith affect admissions?

Accepted Answer

The current published admissions policy should be checked for the latest priority order. Catholic priority categories, parish links, siblings and nursery-related categories may be relevant, and if a category is oversubscribed, additional needs supported by evidence and then distance by shortest walking route may be used as tie-breakers.

Question 5

Does the school have a nursery, including places for two-year-olds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ofsted notes that the school has provision for two-year-old children. The school publishes nursery start points for specific terms and provides guidance on funded hours for eligible 3 and 4 year olds.

Question 6

What are the school day and wraparound care hours?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes a main day of 8:50am to 3:10pm. Breakfast club is advertised from 7:30am, after-school care runs to 5:30pm, and holiday provision is listed as 7:30am to 5:30pm during school holidays (with specified closures).

Question 7

What are the main strengths identified by Ofsted in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 report describes pupils as happy, behaving well and benefiting from warm relationships with staff. It highlights a strong focus on early reading and phonics, a broad and ambitious curriculum overall, and effective support for pupils with SEND, alongside areas to refine curriculum sequencing and practice opportunities in a small number of subjects.

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