St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 109630 • Luton LU1 4BB

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
109630
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
49.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Chiswell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Dunstable Road, Luton LU1 4BB

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Luton, serves children aged 2 to 11 and is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school operates under a voluntary aided model and is proud to have been graded as "Good" by Ofsted in June 2022. With a current enrolment of 244 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 220, the school emphasizes individual support and a strong sense of community.

The school's ethos is centered around its vision of "Growing in faith: loving and learning together with Jesus," which informs its curriculum and daily activities. St Mary's aims to develop well-rounded individuals by instilling virtues such as love, forgiveness, tolerance, and a love of learning. These values are integrated into the school culture and discussed regularly in assemblies.

In addition to its primary education, St Mary's offers a Pre-School for children aged 2 to 3, providing a play-based curriculum that promotes early development in key areas. The school also features extended care options, including breakfast and after-school clubs, ensuring a supportive environment for families.

Key details

LA
Central Bedfordshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
220
Pupils
244
Boys
135
Girls
105
FSM %
14.90
Open date
Close date
2017-12-31
Last Ofsted
2015-10-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 244 135 105 220 14.90
2024-09-11 244 135 105 220 14.90
2023-09-11 244 135 105 220 14.90
2022-09-11 244 135 105 220 14.90
2021-09-11 244 135 105 220 14.90
2020-09-11 244 135 105 220 14.90

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