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St Louis Catholic Academy
Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AA, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.0 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
295
Capacity
303
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, especially with 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While 70% of parents express satisfaction with the school, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at just 5%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a positive reputation in the local community.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child is happy
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
76%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.7%
White Other29.5%
Mixed Other5.8%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.4%
White Irish1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.24914, 0.40750 · CB8 7AA
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN139448
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stlouisacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Louis Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Louis Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St Louis Catholic Academy a good school?
St Louis Catholic Academy scores 62.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Louis Catholic Academy?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Louis Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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