Is St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 44 primary schools in Luton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PP

Local ranking4th of 44 primary schools in Luton

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

450

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 453
Boys: 204 (48%)
Girls: 217 (52%)
Capacity: 450 (94% full)
SEND: 13.9%
FSM Eligible: 25.0%
EAL: 42.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Budget per Pupil: £5,565/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 31.6%
White Other: 29.6%
White British: 16.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.9%
Asian Indian: 4.2%
Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.3%
White Traveller: 1.1%

31.6%

Black African

29.6%

White Other

16.4%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01582723430

admin@stmargarets.luton.sch.uk

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Rotheram Avenue

Luton, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 142263
UKPRN: 10053764
Establishment No.: 3355
Trust: ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST

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