St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, BA5 2QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Wells for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 1st of 4 primary schools in Wells. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2024, report published 21 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this school. They feel safe and well supported. The school's values contribute strongly to how well pupils conduct themselves. Pupils treat one another with tolerance and respect. They are calm, courteous and welcoming. Bullying is uncommon and is not tolerated. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that the school has of them. They behave and achieve well. The school's approach to linking careers to the curriculum raises pupils' aspirations and inspires them. This contributes to their eager participation in lessons, as they value learning. Pupils take on leadership roles that support their peers. For example, as play leaders and through the chaplaincy. These experiences increase pupils' confidence. Pupils also contribute to the wider community. For instance, they raise funds for a host of charities, collect for the local foodbank and take part in community events. Parents and carers have many opportunities to come into school to share important celebrations with their children and to find out more about what they are learning. Communication with parents is strong. Parents find staff approachable and welcoming.
What the school should improve
- At times, the work some pupils complete does not take account of what they already know and can do. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could and do not deepen their knowledge. The trust should ensure that teachers are supported to design learning activities that take pupils starting points into account.
- Occasionally, the school does not take prompt enough action when areas of further development are identified. As a result, some improvements are not made as securely and consistently as they could be. The trust should ensure that the school takes prompt, effective action when areas for development are identified.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 154
Schools near St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoberry Park School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Horrington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
| Coxley Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Teresa Harvey
- Phone
- 01749678791
- Address
- Lovers Walk, Wells, BA5 2QL
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 148949
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.