St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Bristol
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol, part of The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 72nd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bristol, City of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "St Teresa’s is a mixed Catholic Primary school of 210 pupils of whom 30 pupils are in each year group. St Teresa’s serves families within the Diocese of Clifton including parts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put St Teresa's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School are Fonthill Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 60% maths); Horfield Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles); Upper Horfield Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 89% maths); and Charborough Road Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 61% reading, 61% maths).
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Fonthill Primary AcademyHorfield Church of England Primary SchoolUpper Horfield Primary SchoolCharborough Road Primary School
The trust
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 7 schools in The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
Who goes there
10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 57.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (36%), White British (27%) and Black (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Filton Abbey Wood Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenfield Road (ne-bound), 210 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School are Orchard School Bristol (0.4 miles) and Bristol Free School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
There is a positive and respectful culture at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School. Pupils of all ages offer visitors a warm and courteous welcome. They understand how the school's values help them to be kind, thankful and forgiving. Parents talk positively about how the school 'strives for excellence' and the 'family feel' that exists.
Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. They understand the school rules and most follow them well. The behaviour of children in the early years is exceptional. Children show high levels of self-control and care towards one another. They are eager to learn. As a result, children get off to a strong start.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. An ambitious and inclusive curriculum has been designed well to include all pupils' needs. The curriculum design particularly considers those who speak English as an additional language. The school's focus on developing language skills ensures that these pupils progress through the curriculum well.
The school promotes a love of reading. Pupils enjoy listening to their class novels. They say that texts such as 'Wonder' help them to understand the importance of being positive. As they move through the school, pupils read with increasing fluency and expression.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Teresa's Catholic Primary School.
- Shine @ St Teresa'sAt the school · Not yet graded
- Let's Play @ Horfield760m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education At Horfield Primary School800m away · Not yet graded
- Shine at Charborough960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bristol, City of's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is in Bristol, City of; for families living there:
- Bristol, City of's school travel policy: Home to school travel policy
- How to apply: Apply online for home school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 37
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 26 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bristol, City of council
Places available
5,210
Applications
4,287
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Bristol, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
95
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,831
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,647
Per pupil
£1286k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Bristol, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Bristol, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming St Teresa's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Shine @ St Teresa's (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 26 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bristol, City of is 27 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is at Luckington Road, Bristol, BS7 0UP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)