The St Teresa Catholic Primary School

URN: 147330 • Dagenham RM8 2XJ

Overview

Name
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
URN
147330
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Brendan Campling (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02082704757
Website
Visit
Address
Bowes Road, Dagenham RM8 2XJ

Summary

The St Teresa Catholic Primary School, located in Dagenham, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 224 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 230. The school is deeply rooted in Catholic values, fostering a community where faith, learning, and personal growth are integral to the educational experience. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of developing strong faith, effective communication, and responsible citizenship among its students.

The curriculum at St Teresa's is designed to nurture reflective and creative thinkers, encouraging children to become self-directed, lifelong learners. The school community, which includes supportive parents, governors, and priests, collaborates to ensure that every child has a fulfilling primary school experience. Various after-school clubs are available for children in Years 1 to 6, promoting engagement beyond the classroom.

St Teresa's also features a School Chaplaincy Team, comprising Year 5 students who lead assemblies and participate in key liturgical events, reinforcing the school's commitment to Catholic teachings and community service. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and pray together.

Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
Capacity
230
Pupils
224
Boys
121
Girls
103
FSM %
11.90
Open date
2019-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 224 121 103 230 11.90
2024-09-11 221 117 104 230 12.40
2023-09-11 199 103 96 230 13.10
2022-09-11 199 103 96 230 13.10
2021-09-11 217 110 107 230 12.10
2020-09-11 212 109 103 230 11.30

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