St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Our happy school is a welcoming community where everyone, children and adults, are helpful, considerate and respectful to each other and the world around us. We are curious learners, we hope you are too!

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 52 responses • 23.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94.3% positive 5.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.2% positive 5.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.2% positive 3.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.9% positive 15.4% negative

My child does well at this school

84.6% positive 11.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 52 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

65.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah G

Parent Mar 20, 2023

4.0

"Mixed experience so far"

I've had a bit of a mixed experience with St Teresa's. My child has had a great time with their friends, but I've found the communication with teachers to be a bit patchy at times. The facilities are lovely, and I appreciate the emphasis on RE and phonics. However, I do wish the school would provide more feedback on my child's progress - it's hard to know what they're doing well or not.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent all-round school!"

I'm thoroughly impressed with St Teresa's! My child is thriving in the welcoming and inclusive environment. The teachers are supportive, and the facilities are fantastic. I particularly love the emphasis on community and kindness - values that I believe are essential for our children to grow into compassionate individuals.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kai M

Parent Nov 15, 2021

5.0

"A school that truly cares"

As a parent of a former pupil, I can confidently say that St Teresa's provided an exceptional education for my child. The staff are dedicated, and the school's commitment to safeguarding and welfare is outstanding. I'm so grateful for the opportunities my child had and the values they instilled - they've become a confident and compassionate young adult.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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