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St Louis Catholic Academy

West Suffolk, CB8 7AAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#6,449
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFordham Road, Newmarket, West Suffolk, CB8 7AA
HeadteacherLucille Martin
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils295
Free School Meals (FSM)15.4%
School Capacity295 / 303 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From 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

6
Playing FieldsForest SchoolDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisCricketCross CountryAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Louis Catholic Academy

St Louis Catholic Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.