St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon

A good academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon.

Basildon, SS141UE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 October 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Elsenham Crescent
Basildon, SS141UE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139917
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Elsenham Crescent, Basildon, SS14 1UE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
235
Free School Meals
19.0% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 108.0
2024 104.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
235 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With Jesus we live, love and learn."

Love Accept Respect Reflect

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school whose life is rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Our mission is expressed through our core values (Love, Accept, Respect, Reflect) and through regular participation in parish life and liturgical celebrations. The school emphasises Gospel values, Catholic social teaching, and collaboration with the local parish (including Mass attendance and sacramental preparation).

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Headteacher Mr Jacques Bottjer emphasising the school's Catholic character, values, and commitment to providing the best education and creating happy memories for pupils.

Facilities

Prayer Garden Sensory Space St Teresa's Food Bank

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to broaden horizons, engage minds and inspire, rooted in Catholic social teaching. Religious Education updated curriculum 'To Know You More Clearly' from September 2025 with six thematic branches: Creation and Covenant; Prophecy and Promise; Galilee to Jerusalem; Desert to Garden; To the Ends of the Earth; Dialogue and Encounter. RSE: Journey in Love; Knowledge Organisers; PSHE; Maths Mastery; English.

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