St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
110%
Capacity
230
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Ryan, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees 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 2190th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 18 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 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 | Lamb Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP |
| Headteacher | Mark Ryan |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.5% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2190th of 13,686
Nationally
110th of 677
In North East
17th of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lamb Lane, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP
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