St Louis Catholic Academy
97%
Capacity
295
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Louis Catholic Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 295 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 303 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Louis Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucille Martin, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6449th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 44 in West Suffolk.
St Louis Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 31 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
St Louis Catholic Academy has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 70% recommending the school (33 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Louis Catholic Academy include Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, St Louis Catholic Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fordham Road, Newmarket, West Suffolk, CB8 7AA |
| Headteacher | Lucille Martin |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 295 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 295 / 303 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6449th of 13,686
Nationally
694th of 1,612
In East of England
19th of 44
In West Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
33 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Louis Catholic Academy
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Fordham Road, Newmarket
West Suffolk, CB8 7AA
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