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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4BBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#6,910
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Central Bedfordshire is a popular choice among local families, with 28 first-preference applications for just 27 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is oversubscribed overall, receiving 38 applications for those 27 spots, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.41. That level of demand suggests parents who get a place are generally pleased, though the school does not publish a specific parent recommendation percentage. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It has capacity for 210 pupils but currently enrols 240, meaning it is operating slightly above its official capacity. The headteacher is Amanda Dowling, and the school sits within the Central Bedfordshire local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDunstable Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
HeadteacherAmanda Dowling
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils240
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity240 / 210 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingFootballNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubDramaCodingEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: stmarysprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.