St Louis Catholic Academy
Newmarket, CB8 7AA · Suffolk · primary school
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111st of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Louis Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, French, ukulele, and choir clubs, alongside gymnastics, football, tag rugby, tennis, basketball, cheerleading, and archery. Dance is offered for arts and music, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 300 pupils against a stated capacity of 303. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about St Louis Catholic Academy
Overview
Pupils at St Louis Catholic Academy ‘love coming to school’ and embody the ethos of ‘learning to love and loving to learn’. The inspection found that pupils are safe, behave well, and achieve well across subjects, supported by a ‘suitably ambitious’ curriculum. Personal development is described as ‘exceptional’, with a strong focus on cultural awareness, respect, and community involvement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’ and taught effectively, helping pupils be ‘well prepared for their future lives’.
- Reading provision is strong; skilled staff in the early years ensure children ‘become more fluent, confident readers rapidly’.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional’, with pupils engaging in activities that enhance ‘cultural awareness’ and promote ‘love, respect and tolerance’.
- Pupils have ‘extensive opportunities to extend their talents and interests’, including clubs and visits that ‘bring pupils’ learning to life’.
- Staff enjoy working at the school, and leaders are actively supporting them through recent curriculum revisions.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff have the skills to ‘assess and adapt learning to meet the additional needs of pupils with SEND consistently’, as support is currently ‘varied’ and ‘inconsistently applied’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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