About St Louis Catholic Academy

St Louis Catholic Academy is a school which is part of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust. It is a Catholic-based, child-centred MAT that welcomes children from Nursery aged three to eleven.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sue Blakeley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 33 responses • 11.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

81.9% positive 18.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

87.9% positive 9.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

78.8% positive 18.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

75.8% positive 21.2% negative

My child does well at this school

81.9% positive 18.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 33 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
13.4
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

75.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 3

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Emily W Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

St Louis has become like a second family to us. The staff are incredibly supportive and the values they instill in the children are amazing. My child's confidence has grown so much since starting here, and I attribute that to the loving and nurturing environment.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Rebecca H Unconfirmed
Parent Mar 10, 2022
3.0

"Mixed Feelings"

St Louis was a good school for our child, but we found the transition to secondary school a bit disjointed. The teachers were lovely, but I felt that the school could have prepared us better for the move. Nonetheless, my child was well-prepared for their next step.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Kieran T Unconfirmed
Parent Nov 22, 2021
5.0

"An Outstanding Experience"

St Louis has exceeded our expectations in every way. From the facilities to the staff, everything is top-notch. We love that our children are encouraged to explore and learn through hands-on activities, and the sense of community is wonderful.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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