The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 279
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 1.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jillian Holmes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanley Grove, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School currently has 279 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School take?
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is in Preston, PR1 0JH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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