St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
111%
Capacity
350
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 350 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Strachan, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2133rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 26 in Darlington.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 102 applications for 45 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment 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 include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North East 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 | Harris Street, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 4NL |
| Headteacher | Paula Strachan |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 350 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 350 / 315 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2133rd of 13,686
Nationally
107th of 677
In North East
3rd of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
77%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
102
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harris Street, Darlington
Darlington, DL1 4NL
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