Our Lady and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Leamington Spa
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, calm school where children feel safe and valued. The school excels at teaching reading through structured phonics and builds vocabulary across all lessons to help pupils express themselves confidently. With a well-planned curriculum and excellent support for pupils with additional needs, every child is encouraged to reach high standards.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with rapid identification and support for pupils who fall behind
- Carefully constructed curriculum with clear sequence that helps pupils know and remember more
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through personalised programmes
- Strong focus on vocabulary to help pupils communicate with confidence
- Successful work on attendance with reduced regular absences
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not have consistently high enough expectations, meaning pupils do not always produce their best work
- Pupils' attitudes to learning are not good enough in a few lessons, disrupting learning for others
- Pupils' outcomes in writing and times tables were lower than hoped, though current progress is improving
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture prioritising pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Workshops at local secondary school, UK Parliament week activities, range of clubs, trips to sites of historical and cultural importance, caring for school animals (frogs, chickens, fish)
Our Lady and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, safe, and work hard, with the school having high expectations for all to achieve well.
At a Glance
33.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 58%. Maths has declined from 76% to 68%. Writing has improved from 71% to 84%.
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
19.3
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
137 pupils
210 capacity
73 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leamington Spa
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leamington Spa
Admissions Demand - Warwickshire
Places available
7,187
Applications
6,166
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.98437%
Overall absence
7.58621%
Persistent absence
145
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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