The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Steve Chiswell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Stockwood Park Academy
Secondary · 331m away
Whipperley Infant Academy
Primary · 536m away
Farley Junior Academy
Primary · 553m away
Hillborough Junior School
Primary · 979m away
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 979m away
Caddington Village School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rothesay Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Dallow Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School take?
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School is in Luton, LU1 5PP, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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