St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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4th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 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 the 1,696 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Overview
The inspection found that pupils "flourish" at this school, benefiting from a "broad, ambitious and carefully sequenced" curriculum. Leaders and staff maintain "high expectations" for behaviour and attendance, creating an environment where pupils are "well prepared for their next stages in learning."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve highly" with outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics "above national averages."
- The curriculum is "expertly designed" to help pupils "build and connect their knowledge together."
- Attendance is high, supported by a "highly effective whole-school approach" and "robust analysis."
- Behaviour is of a "high standard," with pupils being "highly respectful" and "focused during learning."
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a "super start" and leaving "very well prepared" for key stage 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain their work across all areas" and "work to secure a transformational impact on those pupils who are disadvantaged."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring 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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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