St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 66th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 March 2019, report published 2 April 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 July 2024

Pupils flourish in this nurturing and welcoming school where everyone matters and is treated equally. Pupils are safe and happy, knowing that trusted adults will help them if they have any concerns. Staff have very high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A sense of belonging and pride is fostered across the school. Pupils work hard and achieve highly, including in national assessments. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils, which allows them to thrive. This begins in early years, where children learn to cooperate and take turns, enjoying the range of activities available to them. Staff use consistent routines and procedures to support pupils to behave well. Pupils show kindness and respect for each other, both during lessons and at playtimes. The development of pupils' character is a strong feature of school life. The school provides a range of leadership opportunities for pupils. Pupils speak with enthusiasm about their roles. They know their voice is listened to and valued. The school provides a broad set of experiences outside of the classroom to enrich the curriculum, such as educational visits and fundraising activities.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum has been revised and is still becoming embedded. On occasion, gaps in pupils' prior knowledge in these areas are not as swiftly identified or addressed. As a result, the depth of some pupils' knowledge and understanding in these subjects is not as secure. The school should continue its work to fully implement and embed recent curriculum changes and ensure that any gaps in pupils' prior knowledge are identified and addressed.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

180 pupils on roll, with places for 262

Eligible for free school meals20%

20%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language51.7%

51.7%, 30.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.3%

8.3%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Akiva School0.1 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Brookland Junior School0.3 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Brookland Infant and Nursery School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Pardes House Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard62% met the expected standard
Manorside Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good73% 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
Miss Barbara Costa
Address
East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2TD
Local authority
Barnet
URN
101335

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.