St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 March 2026

Pupils enjoy their learning because classrooms are welcoming, purposeful and engaging. Pupils speak enthusiastically about their books, take pride in their work and participate confidently in discussions. Pupils love talking about what they are learning. This contributes to a positive learning culture throughout the school. Pupils progress very well. Published outcomes over several years reflect how well pupils learn. Leaders ensure that pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, have the knowledge they need to be very well prepared for their next steps. Pupils benefit from highly effective teaching across the school. Lessons are well structured, routines are clear and pupils are supported to deepen their thinking. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively access the same curriculum as their peers. Relationships across the school are warm, respectful and supportive. Pupils trust staff and name people they would talk with if they were worried. Pupils demonstrate kindness, courtesy and pride in their learning. Pupils embrace the school's values of ‘Love, Accept, Respect, Reflect’. Older pupils model positive behaviour and support younger pupils. They take pride in these responsibilities. Pupils feel very safe. They know how to get help when they need it. They can explain what they have been taught about staying safe, particularly when online. Pupils demonstrate respectful relationships, and they very rarely experience unkind behaviour, such as bullying. Pupils benefit from residentials, trips, cultural celebrations, outdoor learning, police visits and various sporting clubs. Cultural diversity is celebrated. Pupils learn about respect, equality, healthy relationships and personal safety. They engage thoughtfully with issues such as prejudice and consent. They speak confidently about inclusive values. Pupils take part in community-focused activities, leadership roles and charitable work. This helps them to understand responsibility and citizenship. Pupils are excited to come to school. They attend well and do not like to miss out.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that all early years staff have the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality provision consistently well.
• Leaders should strengthen how they measure the impact of the personal development programme by embedding structured opportunities to evaluate how pupils are remembering the content as they move through the school.
• Leaders should ensure that they apply rigour and precision to their monitoring of the impact of their work, therefore improving standards across all parts of school life.

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