St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School.

Luton, LU15PP Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 February 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rotheram Avenue
Luton, LU15PP

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142263
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PP
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Northampton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
492
Free School Meals
28.6% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
492 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Education is the foundation upon which we build our future."

Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and Love Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance

As a Catholic school, Christ firmly at the centre of all we do. 10% of curriculum time is dedicated to RE. Pupils study Judaism and Islam. Years 1-6 follow a spiral Come & See curriculum as directed by the Bishops of England and Wales; Reception and Pre-school use materials from the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton with permission to use. Relates to religious education and Catholic life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Steve Chiswell welcomes visitors, emphasises the Catholic ethos, Christ at the centre, inclusive and caring environment, high-quality curriculum, and a commitment to helping every child find their voice and enjoy learning.

Curriculum Highlights

Come & See Religious Education curriculum (Y1–Y6) Life to the Full Plus Relationships & Health Education by Ten Ten Resources Virtues program (Theological and Cardinal Virtues)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs from 7.30am to 8.15am; After School Club runs from 3.00pm to 6pm.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is coordinated by the school SENDCO; policies include SEND Policy 2025, SEND Information Report, Equality Policy and Accessibility Plan 2023, and a Trust Provision Map; links to Local Offer, Luton SENDIAS and Luton Working Together Charter are provided for families.

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