St Louis Catholic Academy
About St Louis Catholic Academy
St Louis Catholic Academy is a state primary in West Suffolk that is currently running very close to its full capacity of 303 pupils, with 295 on roll. The school serves a community where 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 applications for just 31 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.71 applicants per place. Of those, 27 families listed St Louis as their first preference, and all 27 were offered a spot. This suggests a school that is well-regarded locally but still accessible to families who prioritise it. As a Roman Catholic school, it draws from a faith-based community, though the admissions data doesn't specify whether faith criteria apply. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 33 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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