Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster, LA1 2JH · Lancashire · primary school
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345th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.5/10 against 1,921 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.33 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Crafting Club, Hand Building, Sculpture with Clay, and LEGO Friends. Sports include Girls Football, Girls Handball, Mixed Handball, Athletics, Swimming, Tag Rugby, Hockey, and Netball. Arts and music options cover Guitar & Ukulele Lessons, Voice coaching & singing (Young Voices), School Choir, and Dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “happy to come to school” and feel “well cared for” in an environment where they “trust the staff” to keep them safe. The school has established an “ambitious curriculum” with “high expectations” that pupils, including those with special educational needs, successfully meet. Leaders have fostered a positive culture where pupils are “polite and well mannered” and enjoy a wide range of activities.
Strengths
- Teachers design “engaging and memorable activities” that help pupils “know and remember more” across a wide range of subjects.
- Reading is a “key priority,” with children taught phonics from Reception using books that “closely match the sounds” they are learning.
- Pupils are “well supported,” with staff identifying additional needs quickly and working with specialists to ensure access to the curriculum.
- Leaders have developed pupils’ “love of reading” effectively, providing access to a “wide range of high-quality books.”
- The leadership team has a “clear vision” and ensures staff are “well supported to manage their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment strategies do not provide a “clear enough understanding of what pupils have learned,” hindering effective planning.
- Some teachers do not check “frequently enough” how well pupils are gaining phonics knowledge, meaning gaps are not identified quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff well trained to identify risks and work closely with other agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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