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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
218
Capacity
218
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 96% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts a 74% rate for students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, 85% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a supportive community, although only 19% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.8%
Black African12.4%
White Other7.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black Other4.1%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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51.88323, 0.85241 · CO3 9BE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138311
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-teresas.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester rated by Ofsted?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester a good school?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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