St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
708
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 708 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 750 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sinead Killian, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3477th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 37 in Luton.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 74 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Luton, LU3 2NS |
| Headteacher | Sinead Killian |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 708 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 708 / 750 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3477th of 13,686
Nationally
345th of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed74
105
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Gardenia Avenue, Luton
Luton, LU3 2NS
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