The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mr Justin Dachtler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Montacute Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Academy Morden
Secondary · Very close
Green Wrythe Primary School
Primary · 353m away
Malmesbury Primary School
Primary · 419m away
Tweeddale Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
Pupil referral unit · 658m away
Wandle Valley School
Special school · 1.0km away
Wandle Valley Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Abbotsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School take?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is in Morden, SM4 6RL, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, 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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