St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN: 145324 • Luton LU1 4BB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 145324
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Dowling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582602420
- Website
- Visit
- 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. As an academy converter, the school operates with a mixed-gender policy and currently accommodates 240 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to its mission of "Growing in faith: loving and learning together with Jesus," ensuring that Christ is central to its ethos and educational approach.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to support individual learning needs, promoting a lifelong love of learning among students. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff who are passionate about helping each child reach their full potential. St Mary's also offers an After School Club that operates until 6 PM, providing extended care for families.
In June 2022, St Mary's was graded as a "Good" school by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. The school actively engages with the local communities of Dunstable and Caddington, fostering a sense of belonging and support among students, parents, and staff alike.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to support individual learning needs, promoting a lifelong love of learning among students. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff who are passionate about helping each child reach their full potential. St Mary's also offers an After School Club that operates until 6 PM, providing extended care for families.
In June 2022, St Mary's was graded as a "Good" school by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. The school actively engages with the local communities of Dunstable and Caddington, fostering a sense of belonging and support among students, parents, and staff alike.
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Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 240
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 124
- FSM %
- 23.80
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 240 | 116 | 124 | 210 | 23.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 249 | 129 | 120 | 220 | 23.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 230 | 126 | 104 | 220 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 230 | 126 | 104 | 220 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 214 | 113 | 101 | 220 | 24.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 246 | 137 | 109 | 220 | 17.60 |
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