St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
91%
Capacity
429
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Harrow community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 429 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Thornton, it falls under Harrow local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4640th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 38 in Harrow.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 47 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery include Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harrow, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Long Elmes, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 6LE |
| Headteacher | Laura Thornton |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Number of Pupils | 429 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.9% |
| School Capacity | 429 / 472 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4640th of 13,686
Nationally
853rd of 1,592
In London
22nd of 38
In Harrow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
121
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Long Elmes, Harrow
Harrow, HA3 6LE
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