The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
4% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Cecilia Rigby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
College Road, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 0PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 1.9km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 2.0km away
St Peter's Catholic High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Orrell Holgate Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km 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 June 2024. 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 218 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 3 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 Upholland, WN8 0PY, in the Lancashire 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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