Doesn’t its mission statement just melt your heart? St Teresa’s RC Primary School is a beacon of learning and love.
Welcome to St Teresa’s RC Primary School. It is a voluntary aided primary school for children aged 3 to 11. St Teresa’s is located in Stretford, Manchester. The school’s URN is 106355.
At St Teresa’s RC Primary School the mission statement is “Loving To Learn, Learning To Love”. This embodies the education the children receive. The school hopes every child becomes an enthusiastic and lifelong learner. Christ-centred love underpins everything at St Teresa’s. The school wants children to become happy, confident, loved and valued learners.
The school community recites a prayer daily. This prayer highlights the mission. They strive to live a life of love. They want to share the Good News. They follow Saint Teresa’s “Little Way”.
The school prayer says. “Let peace dwell here. Let the rooms be full of contentment. Let love abide here. Love of one another. Love of learning. Love of life itself and love of God. Let us remember that as many hands build a house so many hearts make our school.”
Love is at the heart of the curriculum at St Teresa’s. The school loves life, learning, God and each other. By showing and sharing God’s love the children at St Teresa’s will flourish.
The school is open 32.5 hours per week. Teaching and learning take place from 8:55am to 3:25pm.
Mrs. Joanne Child is the headteacher. The school’s telephone number is 0161 881 3163. The school’s website is saintteresas.com.
St Teresa’s has nursery classes. The school has a capacity of 210 pupils. Currently 162 pupils attend. 40 pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is 25.2%.
Graeme Balfour is the Chair of Governors. His term ends on 31 August 2026.
St Teresa’s RC Primary School stands as a testament to the power of faith, education, and community. This “little gem” fosters an environment where every child is encouraged to learn. Every child is encouraged to love. Every child is inspired to live a life guided by the values of Saint Teresa.