The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 47.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Kay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFishwick Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 714m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 889m away
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 918m away
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Primary · 938m away
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Primary · 952m away
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.2km away
Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston take?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston is in Preston, PR1 4RH, 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, Preston have a sixth form?
No, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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