Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School

Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4BB

Local ranking10th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 240
Boys: 109 (48%)
Girls: 120 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (109% full)
SEND: 23.3%
FSM Eligible: 27.7%
EAL: 32.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 18.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,889/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.0% 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

White British: 42.5%
White Other: 18.3%
Black African: 9.6%
Asian Other: 5.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.8%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Asian Indian: 2.1%

42.5%

White British

18.3%

White Other

9.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01582602420

admin@stmarysprimary.org.uk

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Dunstable Road

Luton, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145324
UKPRN: 10066405
Establishment No.: 3346
Trust: ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST

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