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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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