ST TERESA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in West Midlands, Birmingham

Education Centre Information: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Birmingham
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Birmingham
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 201
Number of boys: 95
Number of girls: 106
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1964; pupils from Catholic and non-Catholic backgrounds; also many from non-Christian faiths: 'We are a truly multi-ethnic school.' Links with St Teresa's Church. Children active in fundraising at various times of year: MacMillan Fund, CAFOD, and local charities. Success for football and netball teams; also Catholic Schools' swimming gala and athletics meeting. Annual "VE Day" party for Year 6 and their parents to celebrate end of SATs, and the "Big Production", involving all the school at end of summer term. Curriculum strengths include literacy and mathematics. Wide range of sporting activities: football, cricket, netball, rounders, dry-slope skiing, sailing, tennis, basketball, dance, and riding. Aston championship netball winners; Aston league football winners. Extra-curricular activities include theatre visits, geography field trips, visits to places of historical interest. Over-subscribed, with four applications per place. Parents involved in all aspects of school. DfES achievement award. Ethos: 'A Catholic ethos within a stimulating learning environment where children are happy and secure, and enjoying their education. We have high standards for behaviour and for achievement for each individual'.