St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
465
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 465 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Justin Dachtler, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1445th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 42 in Merton.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 48 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 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, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Montacute Road, Morden, Merton, SM4 6RL |
| Headteacher | Justin Dachtler |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 465 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 465 / 510 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1445th of 13,686
Nationally
351st of 1,592
In London
8th of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Montacute Road, Morden
Merton, SM4 6RL
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