Best Catholic Schools in Luton
5 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Luton, 3.0% of schools are Roman Catholic, which is in line with the national average of 3.7%, with a total of 5 Catholic schools in the area.
- Catholic schools in Luton have a high Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected.
- With 3,587 pupils, Catholic schools in Luton have a higher proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 36.5%, and 18.2% eligible for free school meals.
- Luton Catholic schools perform well academically, with 69.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and a Progress 8 score of 0.38 at KS4, with 47.2% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Luton, LU1 5PP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.3%
Pupils453
P/T Ratio26.2
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Luton, LU4 0PF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.8%
Pupils402
P/T Ratio23.6
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Luton, LU2 7AE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.38
Attainment 848.5
Eng+Maths69%
Pupils1,641
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 168 catholic schools in Luton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 70% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.38 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,516 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.