St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
92%
Capacity
216
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Basildon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jacques Bottjer, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4089th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 39 in Basildon.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon include Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basildon, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Elsenham Crescent, Basildon, Basildon, SS14 1UE |
| Headteacher | Jacques Bottjer |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 236 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4089th of 13,686
Nationally
427th of 1,612
In East of England
10th of 39
In Basildon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
70%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 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
Elsenham Crescent, Basildon
Basildon, SS14 1UE
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