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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Up Holland WN8 0PY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Specialist training ensures that staff teach phonics well. Pupils' results in Year 1 are consistently higher than the national average. Those who need to catch up are identified quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious, providing skills and knowledge for success across all subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading, maths, and phonics are taught to a consistently high standard.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum defines learning progress from Nursery to key stage 2; pupils are well-prepared for key stage 3.
Areas Needing Improvement: New subject leaders need support to ensure the foundation subjects match the high standards of core subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better checks on understanding prior knowledge before new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All pupils achieved expected standards in mathematics at the end of key stage 2 in 2019.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and assistants work to ensure quick progress for pupils needing to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' conduct is exemplary; polite, respectful, and caring. Bullying rarely happens.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, especially in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, polite, and focused on their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear targets set for each pupil's development. Finn, the school dog, plays a significant role in boosting confidence among SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve well, thanks to well-focused support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with thorough checks on recruited staff and regular safeguarding updates.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Training for pupils on technology safety and community safety is provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; open culture puts pupil interests first.
Parent Feedback: Relationships with parents are strong; they value the headteacher and staff's dedication.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports, music, and educational trips. Pupils enjoy learning beyond school gates.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils particularly enjoy opportunities for learning outdoors in the extensive school grounds.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy exploring outdoor spaces and learn about physical activity benefits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate senior leaders' consideration of workloads and well-being, especially during significant changes.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality training for teachers in maths and other subjects ensures consistent teaching standards.
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About Us
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.1 | 25.8 | 8.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 3 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 1 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1