St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rotheram Avenue Luton Bedfordshire LU1 5PP |
| Phone | 01582723430 |
| Reference Number | 142263 |
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to being judged as good overall. The school fosters a strong and caring community where pupils feel safe and valued. They engage actively in a broad curriculum that encourages personal development, with a particular strength in English and mathematics. However, there are still some areas for growth in ensuring a consistent foundation for learning in all subjects as well as addressing attendance issues for a minority of students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 453 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.23%
Girls: 50.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| 2 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 3 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 6 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 31.6% |
| White, Other | 29.6% |
| White, British | 16.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| Caribbean | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as St Margaret of Scotland Primary School | |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong nurturing ethos and community spirit
- Good behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Exceptional personal development opportunities
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High levels of ambition from leaders and teachers
- Effective reading instruction and support for younger pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in subject knowledge clarity for teachers
- Lack of clear learning foundations in some early years subjects
- Persistent absence issues among a small number of pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 3.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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Farley Junior Academy
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0.34 miles |
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Hillborough Junior School
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0.61 miles |
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
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Caddington Village School
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Rothesay Nursery School
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0.75 miles |
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Dallow Primary School
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Chapel Street Nursery School
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Foxdell Primary School
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Oakwood Primary School
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Beech Hill Community Primary School
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Mehria Primary School
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Slip End Village School
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Maidenhall Primary School
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Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
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Downside Primary School
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1.52 miles |
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The Linden Academy
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The Stockwood Park Academy
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
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Active Support Education Centre
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Denbigh High School
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Lime Academy Hartwell
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1.61 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
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Challney High School for Boys
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2.02 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
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2.23 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
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2.36 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
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2.36 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
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Manshead Church of England Academy
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Stopsley High School
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Icknield High School
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Queen Elizabeth School
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The Chalk Hills Academy
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2.76 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
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3.13 miles |
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Stannard School
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