St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Upholland, WN8 0PY · Lancashire · primary school
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41st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 3,480 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 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, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 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.
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What Ofsted said about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming community where pupils feel privileged to belong. The report highlights that staff maintain high expectations, ensuring all pupils receive the support needed to flourish academically and in their wider development.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, with a curriculum that carefully defines learning progression from Nursery to Key Stage 2.
- The reading curriculum is delivered to a "consistently high standard," with staff enthusiasm igniting pupils’ interest in a wide range of high-quality literature.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well across the curriculum, benefiting from targeted support and clear identification of differing needs.
- There is a strong culture of care and leadership, with pupils taking on roles such as ‘buddies’ and serving in the ‘DOVES’ group to help others.
- Governors provide effective challenge and support, maintaining a high focus on staff well-being and ensuring policies do not detrimentally impact workload.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers must more carefully check that pupils have a "secure understanding of previous learning" before introducing new topics to prevent confusion and ensure consistent achievement.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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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