St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

St George's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Blackpool. It ranks 22nd of 29 primary schools in Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 October 2012, report published 2 November 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

35 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths43%

43%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score99

99, 6 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

215 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals24.2%

24.2%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.1%

5.1%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.7%

17.7%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Anchorsholme Primary Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	53% met the expected standard
Norbreck Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	36% met the expected standard
Northfold Community Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE BLESSED EDWARD BAMBER CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Lynsey Ankers
Phone: 01253852457
Website: stteresasprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: St George's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3JW
Local authority: Blackpool
URN: 149266

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.