How many pupils does St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School have?

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School has 156 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is located at Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL.

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL

Not rated

Inspected 3 December 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

156

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Wells, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 156 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 156 / 154 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 December 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.6%

Free school meals

18.1%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

7.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

8.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

21.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

5.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£48,313

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,141 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,865

Spend per pupil

£6,974

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL
Phone: 01749678791
Headteacher: Teresa Harvey
Website: www.stjosephandstteresa.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Wells, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School have?: St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School has 156 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is part of THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?: St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is located at Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL.

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