The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Teresa Harvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School take?
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is in Wells, BA5 2QL, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph and St Teresa 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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