St Teresas Catholic Primary School

What St Teresas Catholic Primary School does

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school located on Downing Street, Preston, England (PR1 4RH), providing education for children aged 3 to 11 across Nursery, Reception, and Years 1-6. It operates as an academy within the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust, a Company Limited by Guarantee (Company No. 13882215) formed in 2022 by the Diocese of Lancaster. The trust comprises seven primary schools and one secondary school across Preston and rural Lancashire, with 287 staff and over 2,200 pupils in total. St Teresa's joined the trust on 1 December 2022 as one of seven Phase 1 schools. The school is led by Headteacher James Kay, with Mrs Waterhouse as Acting Deputy Headteacher and SENCO, Mrs Hobson as School Business Manager, and Mrs Pritchard as Family Support Worker/DSL.

The school's core product is a full National Curriculum delivery plus Catholic Religious Education using the Diocese of Lancaster's Vine & Branches framework, supplemented by French (MFL) via Language Angels, phonics via Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, maths via White Rose Maths and Classroom Secrets, computing via Purple Mash, and PSHE/wellbeing via MyHappyMind. EYFS follows the Development Matters framework, with Seesaw used for Reception home-school communication. Beyond curriculum, the school offers Nursery provision (with 30-hour Government funding eligibility), a Breakfast Club (£1/day), school meals via Lancashire Catering Services (free in R/Y1/Y2; £2.90/day in KS2, paid via ParentPay), half-termly rotating extracurricular clubs, sports teams, a School Council, a Reading Stars reward programme, and a pastoral layer including a Family Support Worker, Early Help Offer, and two Senior Mental Health Leads.

The revenue model is non-commercial: the school is funded primarily through per-pupil government grants routed via the trust, supplemented by Pupil Premium, a ring-fenced £17,710 PE and Sport Premium (2024-2025), and small ancillary fees for KS2 meals and the Breakfast Club. Admissions for September 2026 Reception intake are processed through Lancashire County Council's online system (statutory closing date 15 January 2026), with in-year admissions handled in-house. There is no commercial pricing model, no disclosed revenue figure for the school, and the school has no employees earning £100k+.

Name

St Teresas Catholic Primary School

Legal name

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Website

https://st-teresas-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic academy in Preston, England, serving children aged 3-11 from Nursery through Year 6 under the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. It delivers the National Curriculum plus Catholic RE, with auxiliary services including a Breakfast Club, school meals, and family support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Catholic school
• Early years education
• National curriculum delivery
• SEND inclusion support

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government School Funding: As an academy within the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the school receives state funding for education delivery based on pupil numbers. No specific revenue figure is publicly disclosed for this individual school.
2. School Meals (KS2): School meals are provided by Lancashire Catering Services. KS2 meals cost £2.90 per day, paid weekly via ParentPay (£14.50/week). Meals are free for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. Breakfast Club costs £1 per day.
3. PE and Sport Premium Grant: Government ring-fenced grant for improving PE and sport provision. The school received £17,710 for 2024-2025.
4. Pupil Premium: Additional government funding for disadvantaged pupils, used to enhance provision. The school receives significant additional funding per eligible pupil.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School provides state-funded primary education for children aged 3 to 11 (Nursery through Year 6), operating as an academy under the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. The school delivers the full National Curriculum including RE, English, Maths, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, Modern Foreign Languages (French), and PSHE/HRSE, with Catholic Religious Education grounded in the Diocese of Lancaster Vine & Branches framework. It supplements core education with ancillary services including a Breakfast Club, paid KS2 school meals, an extensive extracurricular clubs programme, pastoral/family support, and SEND inclusion.

Product overview

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school operating under Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, providing education for Nursery through Year 6. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum centred on Catholic values, with core academic subjects (RE, English, Maths, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, MFL, PSHE) supplemented by a rich extracurricular programme. Additional services include Before and After-School Clubs (Breakfast Club, Cross Country, Hockey, Gymnastics, Keyboards), Early Years provision (Nursery and Reception with EYFS framework), Sports teams and tournaments, Reading Stars literacy programme, Music and Movement (Jo Jingles), Ukulele lessons, and Interactive Space Centre visits. Pastoral support includes Family Support Worker services, Early Help Offer, and Wellbeing support with Senior Mental Health Leads. The school also provides school meals through Lancashire Catering Services (free for KS1) and uses various educational platforms including Purple Mash for Computing, Little Wandle for Phonics, Language Angels for MFL, Seesaw for EYFS home-school communication, and My Happy Mind for wellbeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Provision Early Years Nursery provision for children aged 3+ with morning and afternoon sessions, including 30 hours Government funding eligibility for eligible families.
• Reception Class (EYFS) Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision following the Development Matters framework, covering seven areas of learning: Communication, Physical Development, PSED, Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts.
• Core Academic Curriculum (Nursery through Year 6) Full National Curriculum delivery including RE, English, Maths, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, Modern Foreign Languages (French), and PSHE/HRSE, with Diocesan-supported Religious Education using Vine & Branches Catholic Education materials.
• Religious Education Curriculum Catholic RE curriculum using the new RED framework with Vine & Branches Catholic Education Publication for Years 1–4, with transition for Years 5–6 from September 2025–2026.
• Breakfast Club Morning childcare provision opening at 8am with breakfast served 8–8:35am, offering themed breakfasts and activities. First week free taster session available for new enrolments; cost is £1/day thereafter. Not open to Nursery children in Autumn or Spring term.
• School Meals Service Daily nutritious meals provided by Lancashire Catering Services with weekly menus including hot meals and sandwich/wrap alternatives. Free for Reception, Year 1, and Year 2; £2.90/day (£14.50/week) for Key Stage 2, payable via ParentPay.
• After-School Clubs Programme Rotating after-school clubs changing half-termly, including Cross Country (Years 4–6), Hockey (Years 5–6), Gymnastics (Years 1–3 and 4–6), and Keyboards (Years 5–6), delivered by PNECT staff, school staff, and headteacher.
• Sports Teams and Tournaments Competitive sports including Football (Years 3–4 and 5–6), Tag Rugby (Year 6), and Mini-skills events, participating in inter-school tournaments.
• Ukulele Lessons Year 3 weekly ukulele lessons from Lancashire Music Service covering chords, intervals, melodies, and termly song performances including Jingle Bells, I'm Yours, and Chasing Cars.
• Jo Jingles Music and Movement External provider delivering weekly music and movement sessions for children including songs, actions, and movement activities.
• Interactive Space Centre Visits Monthly visits for small groups of children to the Interactive Space Centre providing multi-sensory enrichment experiences complementing the science curriculum.
• Basketball Programme Basketball coaching sessions for Years 5 and 6, developing new skills through professional coaching.
• Reading Stars Programme Reading Rocket reward system encouraging daily home reading; children earn points for each read at home and receive certificates and prizes at 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 reads.
• Early Help Offer Family support service including Family Support Worker, Early Help Assessments, liaison with external agencies, foodbank referrals, and uniform assistance.
• Wellbeing for All Support Mental health support including two Senior Mental Health Leads, MyHappyMind for children, monthly coffee mornings, staff wellbeing days, and access to external support services.
• Science Curriculum Science education covering biology, chemistry, and physics with emphasis on excitement, curiosity, and scientific inquiry skills, led by Miss Gregory.
• School Council Student council with representatives from Years 2–6 elected through democratic voting process, allowing children to propose ideas and voice concerns to school leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year 6 SATs 2025: 70% achieved Age Related Expectations in Reading, 60% in Writing, 60% in Maths, 47% in Grammar. 47% achieved Combined RWM. 20% achieved Greater Depth in Reading, 17% in Maths.
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Technology focussed No

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Integration20 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022St Teresa's became part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust on 1st December 2022. The trust was formed by the Diocese of Lancaster and comprises seven Catholic primary schools and one Catholic secondary school across Preston and rural Lancashire. The trust vision is 'One Family in Christ'. CEO is Mr Peter Duffy and Chair of Directors is Mr Roger Mason. The trust's registered company number is 13882215.
• Lancashire Catering ServicessupportingTechnology or IntegrationLancashire Catering Services provides daily school meals to the school. The service offers a weekly menu with hot meals and sandwich/wrap alternatives. Free meals are provided for Reception through Year 2. KS2 meals cost £2.90/day.
• Diocese of LancastercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the Diocese of Lancaster. Bishop Paul Swarbrick leads the diocese. The Diocese supports RE curriculum planning through its educational resources and has formed three Catholic Multi Academy Trusts (CMATs) including Mater Ecclesiae to protect, preserve, nourish and enhance Catholic education. The school follows Diocese of Lancaster RE curriculum frameworks.
• Parish of St John XXXIII PrestoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Parish of St John XXXIII Preston was formed on 11th October 2014, incorporating former Preston parishes including St Teresa. Parish priests and parishioners participate in school masses and liturgies. Fr Chapple regularly leads school liturgies and masses. The parish and school maintain reciprocal engagement through masses, feast day celebrations, and the parish newsletter.
• Waverley Community Gardens @ Ribbleton ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaverley Community Gardens provides volunteer support to help develop the school's outdoor area within the Peace Garden. In return, the school community benefits from volunteering opportunities and free weekend events at the gardens.
• Jo JinglessupportingTechnology or IntegrationJo Jingles is an external music and movement provider that visits the school weekly to deliver music and movement experiences for children. Children enjoy songs, actions, and movement activities.
• Lancashire Music ServicesupportingTechnology or IntegrationLancashire Music Service provides weekly ukulele lessons to Year 3 pupils. The curriculum covers chords, intervals, melodies, and culminates in an end-of-year performance. Lessons progress from basic chord progression in Autumn to more complex arrangements by Summer term.
• Christ the King Catholic High SchoolsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChrist the King Catholic High School is the main secondary school destination for St Teresa's pupils. A link on the school's website directs families to the secondary school's information. The school also participates in Bikeability training in preparation for secondary school transitions.
• Lancashire MINDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLancashire MIND delivers the Lancashire Positive Minds Parent/Carer Support Group, referenced on the school's noticeboard as a family support resource. The school connects families to this external mental health support service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Lancashire County Council: Local authority that administers Reception admissions, free school meals eligibility, and publishes performance tables for St Teresa's. Key ecosystem enabler and regulatory counterpart rather than a competing operator.
• Diocese of Lancaster Education Service: Religious sponsor that formed Mater Ecclesiae and two sister CMATs and provides RE curriculum (Vine & Branches) and Catholic Schools Inspection (Section 48). Patron and strategic overseer rather than peer operator.
• 2Simple (Purple Mash): Educational software vendor providing Purple Mash (Computing curriculum) and other tools used across the school. Adjacent ecosystem participant / supplier rather than a competing school.

Direct peers

• Corpus Christi Catholic High School: Catholic secondary in Preston operating under Diocese of Lancaster. Comparable faith-based admissions model, Lancashire local-authority catchment, and Catholic ethos alignment.
• St Bede's Catholic High School: Catholic secondary in Lytham, Lancashire under Diocese of Lancaster. Comparable Catholic identity, Lancashire LA catchment, and diocesan curriculum framework.
• Our Lady's Catholic High School: Catholic secondary in Preston with shared Diocese of Lancaster patronage. Overlapping Catholic admissions market and curriculum/ethos framework.
• Other schools in Mater Ecclesiae Catholic MAT: Six sister Catholic primary schools in the same Mater Ecclesiae CMAT (the seventh being St Teresa's itself). Operate under identical Diocese of Lancaster patronage, governance, and curriculum stack (Vine & Branches RE, White Rose, Little Wandle).
• Christ the King Catholic High School: Catholic secondary in Preston that is the named feeder/destination school for St Teresa's pupils (Bikeability transition programme). Same Diocese of Lancaster patronage and shared Mater Ecclesiae CMAT ecosystem makes it the most directly comparable Catholic peer in the area.

Regional players

• Archbishop Temple Church of England High School: Faith-based secondary in Preston competing for the same Lancashire families with a CofE (rather than Catholic) identity. Useful comparable for the local faith-school admissions market.
• Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy: Faith secondary in Leyland, Lancashire. Same Lancashire local-authority area and competing faith-school positioning, though CofE rather than Catholic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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