How many pupils does St Louis Catholic Academy have?

St Louis Catholic Academy has 295 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Louis Catholic Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at St Louis Catholic Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Louis Catholic Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Louis Catholic Academy is part of OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Louis Catholic Academy?

St Louis Catholic Academy is located at Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AA.

St Louis Catholic Academy

Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AA

Not rated

Inspected 11 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

295

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Louis Catholic Academy

St Louis Catholic Academy is an academy converter in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 295 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 295 / 303 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.3%

Free school meals

33.7%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

10.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

5.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

10.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£45,202

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,785 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,275

Spend per pupil

£6,623

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AA
Phone: 01638662719
Headteacher: Lucille Martin
Website: http://www.stlouisacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Louis Catholic Academy?: St Louis Catholic Academy is an academy converter in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Louis Catholic Academy have?: St Louis Catholic Academy has 295 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Louis Catholic Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at St Louis Catholic Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Louis Catholic Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Louis Catholic Academy is part of OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Louis Catholic Academy?: St Louis Catholic Academy is located at Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AA.

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