St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Basildon, SS14 1UE · Essex · primary school
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154th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 3,537 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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's Catholic Primary School, Basildon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join singing, colouring, Spanish, SATS, and multiplication booster clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 new Ofsted framework affect the specific support provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? What are the specific entry criteria for the 236 available places?
What Ofsted said about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils outperforming national averages. Leaders have established a culture rooted in wellbeing and high expectations, resulting in a calm, positive environment where pupils feel safe and eager to learn. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, achievement and curriculum are rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in core subjects, with "highly positive achievement" at the end of key stage 2, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully designed, meticulously organised and ambitious," enabling pupils to think deeply and develop independence.
- Teaching is characterised by "consistent, high-quality practice," with teachers making "astute choices" that match lessons to pupils’ needs.
- Pupils behave well, demonstrating "courteous conduct" and contributing to a "calm and positive environment."
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure early years staff deliver high-quality provision "consistently well," addressing current inconsistencies in practice.
- Leaders need to strengthen how they measure the impact of the personal development programme, specifically evaluating what pupils remember over time.
- Leaders should apply greater "rigour and precision" to monitoring the impact of their work to improve standards across all parts of school life.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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