St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
453
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 453 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Chiswell, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2613th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 37 in Luton.
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 49 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, St Margaret of Scotland 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Luton, LU1 5PP |
| Headteacher | Steve Chiswell |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 453 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.3% |
| School Capacity | 453 / 450 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2613th of 13,686
Nationally
254th of 1,612
In East of England
6th of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
75%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rotheram Avenue, Luton
Luton, LU1 5PP
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