St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
79%
Capacity
165
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 165 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Brookes, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% 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 1642nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 47 in St. Helens.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 11 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA10 4HX |
| Headteacher | Rachael Brookes |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.4% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 210 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1642nd of 13,686
Nationally
206th of 2,065
In North West
5th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
79%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
38
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA10 4HX
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA10 4HX
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