St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
218
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 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 "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cecilia Rigby, it falls under Lancashire 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 4138th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | College Road, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, West Lancashire, WN8 0PY |
| Headteacher | Cecilia Rigby |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 236 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4138th of 13,686
Nationally
601st of 2,065
In North West
18th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
College Road, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland
West Lancashire, WN8 0PY
College Road, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland
West Lancashire, WN8 0PY
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