St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
402
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annette Barnaville Hayley Gallagher, it falls under Luton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7961st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 37 in Luton.
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 57 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Luton, St Martin De Porres 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pastures Way, Luton, Luton, LU4 0PF |
| Headteacher | Annette Barnaville Hayley Gallagher |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 420 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7961st of 13,686
Nationally
863rd of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 37
In Luton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
60%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pastures Way, Luton
Luton, LU4 0PF
Pastures Way, Luton
Luton, LU4 0PF
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