The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 23 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Becky Maguire (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHome Farm Primary School
Primary · 331m away
The Heath School
Special school · 735m away
Lexden Springs School
Special school · 735m away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Stanway Primary School
Primary · 952m away
Prettygate Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Prettygate Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester take?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is in Colchester, CO3 9BE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester have a sixth form?
No, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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