Is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 June 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 89th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Quantock Drive, Ashford, TN24 8QN

Local ranking89th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

218

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 June 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 25.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 217
Boys: 98 (46%)
Girls: 116 (54%)
Capacity: 218 (98% full)
SEND: 11.1%
FSM Eligible: 14.3%
EAL: 28.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 10.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,396/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 30.1%
Black African: 24.1%
Asian Indian: 13.4%
Asian Other: 6.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 6.0%
Mixed Other: 5.6%
White Other: 5.1%
White Irish: 3.7%

30.1%

White British

24.1%

Black African

13.4%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01233622797

8863716.office@st-teresas-ashford.kcsp.org.uk

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Quantock Drive

Ashford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144420
UKPRN: 10063828
Establishment No.: 3716
Trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP

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