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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 14%, the school is well-regarded within the local community, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 55% of schools.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.5%
White Other18.3%
Black African9.6%
Asian Other5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Mixed W+B African3.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Black Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
traveller_irish1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.87400, -0.49674 · LU1 4BB
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145324
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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