What did Ofsted judge Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?

Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has 282 pupils on roll.

What ages does Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School take?

Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?

Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?

When Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary Magdalen & St Teresa, Penwortham (the part of the parish formerly known as St Teresa, Penwortham (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 40 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

What is the largest ethnic background at Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.6% of pupils at Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary Magdalen & St Teresa, Penwortham (the part of the parish formerly known as St Teresa, Penwortham (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Eastern Christian Church members — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note 4)
5Other Christian Ecclesial Communities — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 6)
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

Prior to applying the numbered categories, two provisions are applied within each category in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need places the application at the top of the category, and (ii) attendance of a brother or sister at the school increases priority to the top of the category after (i).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.