St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Darlington, DL1 4NL · Darlington · primary school
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4th of 27 primary schools in Darlington we can score, 29 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,223 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| 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.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lexia, Times Tables Club, Key Stage One Tuition, and Year Six Catch-Up.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 does the Year Six Catch-Up programme provide? How does the curriculum balance the Lexia and Times Tables Club sessions with other learning activities?
What Ofsted said about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a welcoming environment where pupils live by virtues such as ‘compassion’ and ‘respect’. The report highlights that pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics, and benefit from strong relationships with staff that support their learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary behaviour’, following rules consistently and taking pride in their conduct.
- The mathematics curriculum is highly effective, with pupils making ‘exceptional progress’ through rapid recall tasks and quick resolution of misconceptions.
- Reading is a clear priority, with daily phonics teaching and a culture where pupils ‘read widely and often’ and enjoy high-quality texts.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum and are well prepared for future learning.
- The wider development offer is ‘exceptional’, including clubs and an exemplary focus on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, such as the ‘Brainy Bunch’ mental health curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they have the expertise to identify and address misconceptions in reading and writing more frequently, as some pupils do not move on to next steps as quickly as they should.
- The school needs to improve attendance and punctuality, as some pupils miss too much learning due to absence or lateness, resulting in gaps in knowledge.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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