St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
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PUPILS
241
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/10/2021)
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84%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Lamb Lane
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0QP
01642763623

School Description

St Therese of Lisieux is a school where all pupils feel valued. Pupils feel happy and safe because of the care they receive from all staff. Pupils are courteous and polite. Pupils show a keen interest for those around them. Teachers have built a climate where kindness and respect for others are celebrated. Teachers encourage pupils to speak in class, in assemblies and in church. They show a keen interest in what pupils have to say. From Nursery to Year 6, pupils are welcoming, confident and articulate. Pupils are encouraged to try new things. This builds their confidence and widens their experience. Pupils plan charity and fundraising work, supporting a range of local and international causes. Staff encourage pupils to care for others. This shines through in what pupils do and say. Pupils’ learning flourishes in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils are confident in teachers’ willingness to address any concerns they may have. Parents are delighted by the close relationships leaders have developed. They appreciate the support provided by all teachers. One parent wrote: ‘St Therese of Lisieux is so much more than a school. It is a community and my sons feel as though they belong and are part of something special. Their overall well-being is at the heart of all the school does.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have achieved excellence in many aspects of the school’s work. With trust leaders, they have managed a period of change extremely well. They have worked with staff to build subject expertise. Staff value the high-quality guidance and support they receive. Leaders’ actions are helping pupils to acquire deeper knowledge across the curriculum. Parents appreciate the visibility of teachers and leaders. They say communication has never been better. They like talking to staff at the start and end of the day. They are highly confident that their children will flourish in a caring and vibrant learning community. Leaders have placed reading at the centre of the school’s work. Children in the early years receive an excellent start to reading. Leaders have carefully selected a phonics programme that builds on existing strengths. Teachers have taken great care to match books to the sound pupils know. Adults are extremely well trained in teaching phonics. Excellent support enables all pupils to mature into fluent, perceptive readers. This love of reading continues throughout the school. Pupils are attentive readers who are keen to share their interest in books. Inspection report: St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy 5 and 6 October 2021 2 Pupils benefit from a coherent mathematics curriculum. Learning in mathematics is planned step by step to build carefully on what pupils already know. Teachers assess pupils’ understanding carefully. They provide timely support for any pupils who fall behind. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum across many subjects. Leaders ensure that pupils access important knowledge. In subjects such as science and history, teachers have mapped out the knowledge and skills that pupils will need to know. However, on occasions, pupils do not acquire the knowledge needed to complete complex tasks. Assessment does not always identify where foundations need to be stronger. Leaders are aware of this and are already working to deepen pupils’ knowledge across the curriculum. Leaders make pupils’ personal development a priority. Pupils take responsibility as class ambassadors and house captains. They learn about parliamentary democracy and question their local MP. Pupils develop a deep respect for all forms of equality. Leaders link this work through assemblies, lessons and the books pupils read. Pupils recently met female pilots and fire officers to widen their awareness of gender equality. Pupils value the planned range of activities on offer. They develop an interest in sport, the arts and the environment. Teachers build pupils’ confidence and self-esteem in exceptional ways. Pupils attend extremely well. Their behaviour is exemplary. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils support and care for one another. Leaders have developed a joyful and caring place for pupils and adults. Leaders have considerable expertise in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Their work allows pupils to learn effectively across all subjects. Parents appreciate the support their children receive. Children benefit from an exceptional curriculum in the early years. Adults have a clear idea of what they want children to learn. They have built a purposeful environment where children learn and play. From the earliest days of Nursery, children are encouraged to talk and share their thoughts. Children concentrate on activities in sustained ways. Adults ask meaningful questions and respond intelligently to what children say and do. Children benefit from an excellent start to early reading and number work. They develop a curiosity about the world around them. This means that children are extremely well prepared for Year 1.

St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Parent Reviews



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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>87, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>83, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>40, "strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>50} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021
Yes No {"yes"=>98, "no"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 47 responses up to 07-10-2021

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