Business Details
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School is a nurturing educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth within a Catholic framework. Our mission is to work in partnership with parents and the parish to provide a secure, happy environment where Christ is central to all aspects of school life. We maintain high expectations for every child, ensuring they achieve age-appropriate progress through a mastery curriculum that prioritizes deep understanding and immediate gap closure.Our Ofsted-rated 'good' school emphasizes tolerance, respect, and inclusivity, creating a family atmosphere where every individual's potential is developed. With a strong focus on Catholic values, we celebrate diversity while maintaining rigorous academic standards across a broad curriculum. The school actively promotes pupil well-being, safety, and active participation in the Catholic community, supported by dedicated staff and governors committed to continuous improvement.
Services
Primary Education
Pastoral Care
SEND Support
Uniform Exchange
Catholic Education
Highlights and features
- We offer a Catholic education rooted in Gospel values with Christ at the centre of learning
- Our mastery curriculum ensures all pupils achieve age-appropriate progress through targeted support
- We maintain Ofsted-recognised high standards in pupil safety and academic achievement
- Our dedicated staff implement a broad curriculum with focus on deep, lasting understanding
- We foster a family atmosphere that celebrates diversity while maintaining rigorous standards
What people say
Secure, happy environment
Good progress across subjects
Strong Catholic values
Excellent pupil safety
High expectations maintained
Services
Primary Education
We deliver a comprehensive primary education curriculum aligned with national standards while integrating Catholic values. Our mastery approach ensures all children achieve deep understanding through whole-class teaching and targeted support. The curriculum covers core subjects alongside creative arts, physical education, and modern foreign languages, preparing pupils for secondary education and beyond.
Pastoral Care
Our pastoral care system prioritizes pupil well-being through dedicated staff and structured programs. We provide Rainbows support groups, digital leadership opportunities, and family learning initiatives. The school maintains strong home-school partnerships to address individual needs while fostering a caring community environment that celebrates each child's unique potential.
SEND Support
We offer tailored support for pupils with special educational needs through dedicated funding and specialized programs. Our approach combines expert staff, individualized learning plans, and collaboration with external agencies. The school works closely with Luton SENDIAS service to ensure all children receive appropriate educational provision aligned with their specific requirements.
Uniform Exchange
Our Uniform Exchange program provides affordable, sustainable school uniform solutions through a free swap system. Parents can exchange outgrown uniforms for needed items, reducing costs and environmental impact. This initiative supports families while promoting community cooperation and environmental responsibility across Luton.
Catholic Education
Catholic education forms the foundation of our school ethos through daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, and religious education. We offer CAFOD Club activities, Stations of the Cross, and prayer leadership opportunities. Our curriculum integrates Catholic social teaching while preparing pupils for sacraments and fostering spiritual growth within the parish community.
People
Mrs A Barnaville
Co Head Teacher
Mrs Barnaville brings extensive leadership experience to her role as Co Head Teacher, working closely with staff and governors to maintain high educational standards while nurturing the school's Catholic ethos.
Mrs H Gallagher
Co Head Teacher
Mrs Gallagher collaborates with Mrs Barnaville in leading the school, focusing on curriculum development and pupil achievement while ensuring the school's mission statement guides all educational practices.
Joe Richardson
Strategic Executive Leader
With 25 years in Catholic education, Joe leads the Trust's strategic direction, drawing on extensive headship experience across three diocesan schools to drive improvement across the academy network.
Ciran Stapleton
Executive School Improvement Coordinator
As both Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic High School and Trust improvement coordinator, Ciran applies his proven track record in school transformation to support continuous quality enhancement across all Trust schools.
Questions
What is the school's admission policy?
Our admissions follow the Local Authority coordinated scheme with priority given to Catholic children. Full details appear in the Admissions Information section of our website.
How does the school support pupil well-being?
We provide Rainbows support groups, digital leadership opportunities, and family learning workshops alongside our dedicated pastoral care team to address all aspects of pupil development.
What curriculum approach does the school use?
We implement a mastery curriculum ensuring all pupils progress together through targeted support, immediate gap closure, and deep learning of key concepts across all subjects.
How does the school involve parents?
We maintain strong home-school partnerships through regular communication, parent workshops, and the Friends of St Martin's association that organizes fundraising and community events.
What special facilities or programs does the school offer?
Our Catholic life program includes prayer leaders, Stations of the Cross, and CAFOD Club. We also provide uniform exchange, digital leadership, and family learning initiatives.
How is the school rated by inspectors?
Ofsted 2018 reported 'good' standards with particular strengths in pupil safety, curriculum delivery, and the school's Catholic ethos promoting tolerance and respect.
