St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Prescot, L35 5AT · Knowsley · primary school
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23rd of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 2,364 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Luke's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Talent Show, attend orchestral concerts, and visit museums and art galleries. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are the separate Ofsted areas currently performing?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s Catholic Primary School is described as a close-knit community where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for secondary education. The report highlights that leaders have established high expectations for attendance and behaviour, resulting in calm classrooms and rare bullying. While attainment in core subjects is in line with national averages, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in how teaching builds on prior knowledge across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and take ownership of their actions in "calm and purposeful" classrooms.
- Phonics outcomes remain "consistently above the national average," and pupils grasp number facts quickly.
- Leaders foster strong partnerships with parents, ensuring everyone feels they "contribute to the school’s aims and goals."
- The inclusive approach ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities feel "safe, valued and part of the school community."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching across all subjects consistently builds on what pupils already know to develop "deep, detailed knowledge."
- Staff should prioritise opportunities to engage in "high-quality interactions" to deepen children’s learning in the early years.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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