St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Thornton-Cleveleys
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Teresa's is known for its caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported. The school has strong teaching in early reading and has recently improved maths through a redesigned curriculum. Pupils learn important social skills early and develop into confident, respectful learners who are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Warm, nurturing environment where pupils feel welcomed and supported
- Effective teaching of early reading - most Year 1 pupils reach expected standard in phonics
- Redesigned curriculum has improved pupils' knowledge and understanding, particularly in mathematics
- Well-established positive behaviour based on kindness and respect
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of writing skills across the school - some pupils form letters inaccurately and mistakes go unchecked
- Variable expectations for pupils' written work in some classes and subjects
- Gaps in the previous curriculum have slowed improvement in pupils' writing by end of key stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, cooking clubs, coding clubs, pupil leadership team opportunities, pals and buddies schemes, eco council
St Teresa's is a caring and compassionate school where pupils feel safe and happy. The school has maintained its good standards and continues to support the emotional, social and academic needs of all pupils well.
At a Glance
24.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 57%. Maths has declined from 70% to 49%. Writing has declined from 67% to 60%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
31.3
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
215 pupils
236 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Thornton-Cleveleys
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Thornton-Cleveleys
Admissions Demand - Blackpool
Places available
1,670
Applications
1,299
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Primary admissions across Blackpool (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.27338%
Overall absence
6.17978%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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