St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Clairmont Road Lexden Colchester Essex CO3 9BE |
| Phone | 01206508445 |
| Reference Number | 138311 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 219 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.21%
Girls: 54.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 5 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 6 | 11 | 22 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.3% |
| African | 13.7% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-06 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2014-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | ||
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-09-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-09-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Home Farm Primary School
Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL |
0.21 miles |
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS |
0.31 miles |
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QG |
0.47 miles |
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Stanway Primary School
Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH |
0.59 miles |
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Prettygate Junior School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
0.72 miles |
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Prettygate Infant School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
0.72 miles |
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Lakelands Primary School
Wagtail Mews, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AJ |
0.87 miles |
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Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG |
0.92 miles |
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
1.3 miles |
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Kings Ford Academy
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
1.3 miles |
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Hamilton Primary School
Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB |
1.46 miles |
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Oxford House School
2 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NE |
1.53 miles |
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA |
1.64 miles |
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG |
1.72 miles |
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG |
1.72 miles |
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Braiswick Primary School
Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ |
1.78 miles |
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North Primary School and Nursery
John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP |
2 miles |
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St John's Green Primary School
St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE |
2 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Fiddlers Folley, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE |
2.18 miles |
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Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JF |
2.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
0.46 miles |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
0.46 miles |
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The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA |
0.53 miles |
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Holmwood House School
Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST |
0.79 miles |
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Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS |
0.86 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
0.98 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
0.98 miles |
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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB |
1.02 miles |
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St Mary's School for Girls
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB |
1.17 miles |
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Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ |
1.31 miles |
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Doucecroft School
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL |
1.43 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
1.49 miles |
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Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
1.63 miles |
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Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
1.7 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
1.75 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN |
1.88 miles |
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ |
2.37 miles |
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The Trinity School
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED |
3.56 miles |
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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
3.57 miles |
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Colchester Academy
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL |
3.77 miles |