St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Harris Street, Darlington, DL1 4NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Darlington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 7th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 January 2011, report published 11 February 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
This is a welcoming school where everyone lives by the school's virtues which include 'compassion' and 'respect'. The school is committed to improving opportunities for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are proud to be part of the school community. They value the staff who help them. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The school has high ambitions for all pupils. Pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics. Strong relationships between pupils and staff ensure the support for pupils' learning and personal development is highly effective. Pupils listen carefully in lessons and work hard to meet teachers' high expectations. Pupils are rightly proud of their exemplary behaviour. They follow the school's rules consistently well. Occasional incidents of inappropriate behaviour are followed up with helpful conversations which help pupils to improve their conduct. The school makes sure that pupils celebrate the diverse cultures represented in the school. For example, pupils enjoyed listening to and meeting with Richard O'Neill, an author of Romani Heritage. 'St Teresa's Squads' ensure pupils have a say in the decisions made by the school. For example, the reading squad keep pupils up to date with the latest books on offer.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, in the teaching of phonics, pupils' misconceptions are not identified often enough as they learn to read and write. This means that a few pupils do not move on to the next steps in learning as quickly as they should. The school should ensure that all staff have the expertise to prepare pupils for future learning.
- Some pupils miss too much learning through absence or being late. These pupils have some gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that its work with pupils and their families results in improved attendance and punctuality for pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
342 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthmoor Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Heathfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| The Rydal Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Red Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Paula Strachan
- Phone
- 01325380754
- Address
- Harris Street, Darlington, DL1 4NL
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 146256
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.