St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
College Road, Up Holland, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, WN8 0PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Upholland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 33rd of 444 primary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2019, report published 6 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Pupils feel privileged to belong to this welcoming school community. Staff make sure that all pupils get the support that they need to flourish academically and in their wider development. Staff ensure that pupils know who to talk to if they have any worries or need any additional help. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils achieve well, especially in reading and mathematics. Pupils learn about the importance of helping others. They carry out an impressive array of leadership roles with diligence. For example, older pupils take great care of younger ones in their roles as 'buddies'. The 'DOVES' group sensitively and skilfully serves others in the school and wider community. Pupils who are part of the 'dog squad' learn how to keep Finn, the school dog, fit and healthy. Children quickly settle in the early years. They learn the value of working cooperatively and being attentive to their teachers. Older pupils build on this firm foundation. They are well behaved, polite and considerate. During lessons, pupils are firmly focused on their learning. They enjoy being at school and are keen to make the most of the wide range of opportunities on offer to them.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, there is variation in how carefully teachers check that pupils have a secure understanding of previous learning before moving on to something new. As a result, at times, some pupils struggle to make sense of new information, which affects how well they achieve. The school should ensure that pupils are supported to build up an equally secure body of knowledge in each aspect of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holland Moor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Orrell Holgate Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cecilia Rigby
- Phone
- 01695623842
- Address
- College Road, Up Holland, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, WN8 0PY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119695
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.