St Louis Catholic Academy
Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Louis Catholic Academy is a primary school in Newmarket for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 9th of 12 primary schools in Newmarket. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 17 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils love coming to school. They embody the school's ethos of 'learning to love and loving to learn'. Pupils are safe in school. They have very strong relationships with their trusted adults, knowing they will resolve any concerns. Pupils behave well and attend regularly. Pupils enjoy their lessons, and most achieve well. The school has high expectations for pupils to do well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Occasionally, learning activities do not yet accommodate the full range of learners' needs. This means some pupils do not yet achieve as well as they could. A wealth of activities brings pupils' learning to life. For example, pupils experience an earthquake simulator and take part in history workshops. Pupils also enjoy visits to the local racing museum, theatre, wildlife parks and residential stays. Pupils have extensive opportunities to extend their talents and interests. These include cheerleading, French club, cooking, choir, pony academy and music club. Many pupils benefit considerably from these opportunities, including disadvantaged pupils. The school provides pupils with meaningful leadership opportunities. These include 'Minnie Vinnies', chaplains, sports leaders, school councillors and reading champions. Pupils thrive in these roles, welcoming the opportunity to help others.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that all staff have the skills they need to assess and adapt learning to meet the additional needs of pupils with SEND consistently. As a result, some of these pupils' needs are not met reliably. The school should ensure that staff are well trained to assess, plan and address the needs of all pupils with SEND and have the tools and understanding to make effective adaptations.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
300 pupils on roll, with places for 303
Schools near St Louis Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairstead House | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Paddocks Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 96% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucille Martin
- Phone
- 01638662719
- Address
- Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7AA
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 139448
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.