St Louis Catholic Academy

URN: 139448 • Newmarket CB8 7AA

Overview

Name
St Louis Catholic Academy
URN
139448
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucille Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01638662719
Website
Visit
Address
Fordham Road, Newmarket CB8 7AA

Summary

St Louis Catholic Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Newmarket, Suffolk, with a current enrollment of 295 pupils and a capacity of 303. The school operates as an academy converter and is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos. It aims to create a supportive environment where every individual is valued, respecting diverse backgrounds and abilities. The school emphasizes the importance of faith, encouraging students to grow in their love of Jesus Christ through meaningful liturgies and prayer.

The curriculum at St Louis is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, incorporating the National Curriculum alongside a Catholic Religious Education programme. History is taught to help students understand their own lives in relation to past events and figures, while the Primary Knowledge Curriculum (PKC) is adapted to meet the specific needs of the children.

St Louis Catholic Academy also emphasizes community involvement, fostering partnerships with families, local parishes, and other schools. The school promotes shared responsibilities and encourages respect for different faiths and cultures, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals ready to engage with the world around them.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
303
Pupils
295
Boys
158
Girls
137
FSM %
15.40
Open date
2013-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 295 158 137 303 15.40
2024-09-11 321 175 146 303 14.80
2023-09-11 332 175 157 315 12.70
2022-09-11 332 175 157 315 12.70
2021-09-11 331 169 162 315 10.30
2020-09-11 345 170 175 315 5.00

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