The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annette Barnaville Hayley Gallagher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPastures Way Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Southfield Primary Academy
Primary · 313m away
Chantry Primary School
Primary · 483m away
Chantry Primary Academy
Primary · 483m away
The Chalk Hills Academy
Secondary · 534m away
Ferrars Junior School
Primary · 627m away
The Ferrars Academy
Primary · 649m away
Leagrave Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School take?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is in Luton, LU4 0PF, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Martin De Porres 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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