St Teresa's RC Primary School
73%
Capacity
153
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 153 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Teresa's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Child, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10369th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 55 in Trafford.
St Teresa's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 14 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Teresa's RC Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, St Teresa's RC 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 | St Teresa's Road, Manchester, Trafford, M16 0GQ |
| Headteacher | Joanne Child |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 153 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.4% |
| School Capacity | 153 / 210 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10369th of 13,686
Nationally
1522nd of 2,065
In North West
51st of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
52%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% 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 Road, Manchester
Trafford, M16 0GQ
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