St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Borehamwood, WD6 5HL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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190th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Teresa Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club, Game building by Jam coding, Irish Dancing, Football afterschool club, Gymnastics, and Netball Club. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Teresa Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are described as loving school, behaving well, and feeling safe within a supportive community where staff enforce rules fairly. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with ambitious curricula and strong leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, making appropriate progress particularly in reading and mathematics, and can "articulate their learning confidently".
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge, allowing them to "anticipate and address any common misconceptions" and explain concepts clearly.
- The school provides effective, tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including "user-friendly guidance".
- Children in the early years learn in a "safe and engaging environment" that fosters curiosity and prepares them well for Year 1.
- Pupils demonstrate compassion and empathy, engaging in charity work and peer mediation to support one another.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff do not coherently check pupils’ understanding to adapt teaching, resulting in work that is "too hard" and does not connect with prior knowledge.
- The school should ensure staff use checks on learning to provide activities that help pupils "build effectively on prior learning" for secure understanding in these subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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