St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
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Capacity
218
Pupils
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Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 218 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Becky Maguire, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2475th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 51 in Colchester.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 23 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (52 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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, Colchester include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 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 | Clairmont Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO3 9BE |
| Headteacher | Becky Maguire |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.8% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 218 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2475th of 13,686
Nationally
240th of 1,612
In East of England
9th of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
52 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
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Contact Information
Clairmont Road, Colchester
Colchester, CO3 9BE
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