St Louis Catholic Primary School
108%
Capacity
455
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Louis Catholic Primary School
St Louis Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 455 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Louis Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Machin, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6086th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
St Louis Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 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 Louis Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, St Louis Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Harris Court, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2XZ |
| Headteacher | Catherine Machin |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 455 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.2% |
| School Capacity | 455 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6086th of 13,686
Nationally
859th of 2,034
In South East
70th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
65%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Louis Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Harris Court, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire, HP20 2XZ
Journey to School
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