St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Wells, BA5 2QL · Somerset · primary school
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46th of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 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 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access tennis, athletics, rugby, martial arts, hockey, netball, and dance. Year 5 and 6 students attend a residential trip to Skern Lodge. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports and arts activities scheduled during the school week?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they feel safe, well supported, and valued. The school fosters a calm, respectful environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement, underpinned by strong Catholic values. Leaders provide robust governance and support staff effectively, ensuring a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "calm, courteous and welcoming," treating one another with tolerance and respect, while bullying is "uncommon and is not tolerated."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with staff possessing the subject expertise to explain new learning clearly and correct misconceptions.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with carefully selected texts that increase pupils’ enjoyment and build fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, enabling them to "learn successfully alongside their peers."
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) supports pupils’ wider development well, helping them stay safe online and maintain their mental and physical health.
Areas to improve
- Some learning activities do not take account of what pupils already know and can do, meaning some pupils do not deepen their learning as well as they could.
- The school does not always take prompt enough action when areas of further development are identified, resulting in improvements that are not made as securely and consistently as they could be.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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