What did Ofsted judge St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has 377 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School take?

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School located?

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is located in Luton, LU4 0PF, Luton.

How do I apply to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?

When St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children, nearest Catholic school, sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school and who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catholic children, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, measured as a straight line between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.1% of pupils at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children, nearest Catholic school, sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school and who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
3Catholic children, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school.
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children.
5Children of school staff — Children of school staff.
6Other Christian denomination children — Baptised or dedicated children of other Christian denomination whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a Minister.
7Children of other faiths — Children from other faiths whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a religious leader.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, measured as a straight line between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each numbered category, priority is further applied in this order: (i) exceptional social or medical need evidenced at application; (ii) attendance of a sibling at the school at time of enrolment; (iii) other applicants in the category. Supplementary Form and original Baptismal/Reception Certificate required, submitted to the relevant school by 15 January 2027. Relevant parishes listed: St Martin de Porres, Hockwell Ring; St Margaret of Scotland; Our Lady Help of Christians; Holy Ghost; Sacred Heart; St Joseph the Worker; The Holy Family and St John the Apostle.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has 377 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School take?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School located?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is located in Luton, LU4 0PF, Luton.
How do I apply to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: When St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children, nearest Catholic school, sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school and who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catholic children, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, measured as a straight line between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.1% of pupils at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children, nearest Catholic school, sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school and who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
3Catholic children, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school.
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children.
5Children of school staff — Children of school staff.
6Other Christian denomination children — Baptised or dedicated children of other Christian denomination whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a Minister.
7Children of other faiths — Children from other faiths whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a religious leader.
8Any other children — Any other children.

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has 377 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School take?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School located?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is located in Luton, LU4 0PF, Luton.
How do I apply to St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: When St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children, nearest Catholic school, sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school and who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catholic children, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance, measured as a straight line between the front door of the child’s home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.1% of pupils at St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

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