St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Thornton-Cleveleys
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Thornton-Cleveleys, part of The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 10 schools in Thornton-Cleveleys with published results, and 13,747th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Blackpool (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Go to our video resource centre below to look around our school and meet our teachers. The aim and overall purpose of St Teresa's School is to develop the spiritual, physical, academic and personal abilities of each pupil to enable them to reach their full potential."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 49% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Blackpool and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 70% in reading and 70% 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, 21 families put St Teresa's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
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 Anchorsholme Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); Norbreck Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 70% maths); Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 76% maths); and Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 61% reading, 50% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School.
Anchorsholme Primary AcademyNorbreck Primary AcademyThornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary SchoolThornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
The trust
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is one of 20 schools run by The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 47% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 20 schools in The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 68% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (86%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Anchorsholme (Blackpool Tramway), about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cresswood Avenue (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 173 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackpool (336).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School are Montgomery Academy (1.3 miles) and Millfield School (1.6 miles).
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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (URN 119692), it was rated Good in October 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
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
24.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 70% to 49% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 66
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 28
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 28 serious and 36 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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 Blackpool is 39 (the median across 51 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
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thornton-Cleveleys
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thornton-Cleveleys
Across Blackpool council
Places available
1,540
Applications
1,300
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Blackpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
215
Total Pupils
105
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,288
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,415
Per pupil
£1274k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
6.2%
Persistent absence
178
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, 57% reached the expected standard in reading and 49% did so in maths.
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (URN 119692), it was rated Good in October 2012.
What is the catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Blackpool 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 close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has around 215 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Blackpool'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.
How many road collisions happen near St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 28 serious and 36 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Blackpool is 39 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is at St George's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3JW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)