St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Morden, SM4 6RL · Merton · primary school
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15th of 42 primary schools in Merton we can score, 43 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,954 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
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, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 485 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and work hard to uphold values such as teamwork and ambition. Leaders have created a positive environment where staff maintain high expectations, and pupils achieve well across a range of subjects while demonstrating courtesy and respect.
Strengths
- Early reading is a priority, with staff delivering the phonics programme "consistently well" and ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, develop into fluent readers.
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered," allowing pupils to build securely on prior learning and acquire knowledge over time, preparing them for the next stage of education.
- Staff work effectively to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, making adaptations so they can access the same knowledge as their peers.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in lessons and extra-curricular activities, such as publishing a termly magazine and participating in inter-school competitions.
- Staff are supported by approachable leaders who ensure workloads, such as marking and assessments, remain manageable.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to introduce new subject content in a way that is manageable, as giving pupils "large amounts of new information all at once" hinders their ability to grasp and retain essential ideas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff maintaining an attitude of "it could happen here" and undergoing comprehensive, up-to-date training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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