Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Preston, PR1 0JH · Lancashire · primary school
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234th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,446 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, netball and cricket teams, or attend the School's Out and Kids United Out Of School Clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 296. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve performance in the similar-intake comparison group? How are the after-school clubs integrated into the daily routine for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report confirms that Penwortham, St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School “continues to be a good school.” It describes the institution as a “warm and supportive community” where pupils are “proud ambassadors” and feel safe due to positive staff relationships. Leaders maintain “high ambitions” for pupil achievement and personal development, resulting in most pupils achieving well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and ambitious,” designed to help pupils build learning “logically from early years to Year 6.”
- Teachers implement the curriculum effectively, using regular checks to ensure pupils “develop detailed knowledge in most subjects.”
- Reading is central to the school, with a systematic phonics approach ensuring “most pupils become confident and fluent readers.”
- Staff quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing effective support so they can “follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.”
- Pupils behave well, with lessons “rarely interrupted by low-level disruption,” and they develop a strong understanding of British values and respect.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” pupils struggle to connect new learning with earlier concepts because leaders have only recently clarified key knowledge. Leaders must “embed the changes to these curriculums well” so pupils develop deeper understanding over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff receive regular training and deal with issues “quickly and effectively” to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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