St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School, Luton
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Luton, part of St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 41 schools in Luton with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Luton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School in detail
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the Children, Parents, Staff and Board of Governors, we welcome you to St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School. We know your child will be well educated at St Martin’s, where there is a loving and happy atmosphere with staff dedicated to the children in their care."
The school day runs from 8:30am to 3:20pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)The school day (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Luton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School are Southfield Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 79% maths); Chantry Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 86% maths); Ferrars Junior School (0.4 miles, 67% reading, 79% maths); and The Ferrars Academy (0.4 miles, Good).
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Southfield Primary AcademyChantry Primary AcademyFerrars Junior SchoolThe Ferrars Academy
The trust
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is one of 18 schools run by St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 44.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (34%), Asian (26%) and White British (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leagrave Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lewsey swimming pool (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School are The Chalk Hills Academy (0.3 miles), Challney High School for Girls (0.8 miles), Challney High School for Boys (0.9 miles) and Houstone School (1.1 miles).
The Chalk Hills AcademyChallney High School for GirlsChallney High School for BoysHoustone School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are notably happy at this school. They talk excitedly about how much they enjoy it here. There is a culture of respect. Pupils embody the virtues the school teaches. For instance, pupils learn about service. They help at food banks, and support peers in class.
Staff have high expectations for what pupils will learn. Pupils enjoy learning and take pride in what they do. Consequently, they produce impressive work and achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils receive the support they need to succeed.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Its aims are well defined. Pupils learn skills such as critical thinking, leadership and teamwork, ready for secondary school. Subject leaders plan pupils' progress step-by-step from the early years. In most areas, this means pupils develop detailed knowledge. In mathematics, pupils are assured with calculations, and in using these to solve a range of different problems. That said, in a few areas the school has not effectively identified and taught the most important content pupils need. In history, for instance, pupils know somewhat disconnected facts rather than having a web of connected knowledge. The school has begun to address this, but they have plenty to do to improve it as they wish.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 76% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
24.2
Infant (KS1)
26.4
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School.
- Playtarium at St MartinsAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is in Luton; for families living there:
- Luton's school travel policy: Travel assistance policy for 0 to 25 year olds in education
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 10 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
375 pupils
420 places
45 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luton
Across Luton council
Places available
3,222
Applications
2,863
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Luton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
377
Total Pupils
192
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
22.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,259
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,343
Per pupil
£2201k
Total funding
£89k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
355
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Luton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has around 377 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Luton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Playtarium at St Martins (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 10 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Luton is 28 (the median across 79 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is at Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)