St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Luton, LU4 0PF · Luton · primary school
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24th of 37 primary schools in Luton we can score, 46 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 377 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children progress to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “notably happy” and embody a culture of respect. The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that prepares children well for secondary school, supported by staff who maintain high expectations and foster strong relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils are “notably happy” and “talk excitedly” about their enjoyment, demonstrating kindness and confidence in a safe environment.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with subject leaders planning progress step-by-step to develop skills like critical thinking and teamwork.
- Staff teach reading “consistently well,” ensuring pupils quickly learn to read with fluency and develop a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “strong support,” including access to a ‘hub’ for complex needs, allowing them to succeed and take pride in their achievements.
- Behaviour is “purposeful throughout the day,” with clear routines and nurturing relationships encouraging regular and enthusiastic attendance.
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, the school does not effectively identify and teach the most important knowledge, leading to pupils remembering “disconnected facts” rather than building a connected web of knowledge.
- Teachers do not always adapt teaching successfully to pupils’ differing levels of prior knowledge, meaning some pupils struggle to understand learning and do not progress as well as they might.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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