St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Hartlepool, TS25 3BG · Hartlepool · primary school
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24th of 27 primary schools in Hartlepool we can score, 30 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 — 1.8/10 against 2,880 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, participate in multisports, outdoor football, outdoor girls football, and dance, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 299 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "very positive learning environment" where pupils are "happy, safe and enjoy learning." Leaders and staff are united in their determination to ensure pupils thrive, supported by a "rich curriculum" that prepares them effectively for secondary education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "confident and polite," behaving in a "friendly and respectful manner," with bullying being "very unusual."
- The curriculum is "carefully thought out," allowing pupils to develop an "impressive depth of understanding" in subjects like geography and mathematics.
- Teachers are "adept at adjusting what they teach" to meet individual needs, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully involved in lessons."
- Staff receive "purposeful training and high-quality resources," enabling them to focus on teaching while maintaining clear expectations and routines.
- Parents are actively involved in their children’s education and "value the care and support the school provides."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure "purposeful assessment is used to support pupils to embed and build knowledge over time" in subjects where long-term recall is not currently checked.
- Leaders should identify which staff need help delivering new curricula in foundation subjects to ensure pupils develop "impressive knowledge" across all areas.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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