St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Formby, L37 2HW · Sefton · primary school
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49th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Chess, Props, games, Top trumps, mindfulness, reading, and Scratch computer clubs. Sports include boys' and girls' football, Hugh McCauley football, and sportshall athletics. Arts and music options include an Art Club and a Brass Band.
Getting in
The published school roll is 365 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 49.0% attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This inspection found that St Luke’s Church of England Primary School provides a “good” education where pupils “achieve well” and are “happy at school.” The report highlights “Outstanding” behaviour and personal development, noting that pupils learn to “respect difference” and show “considerable care and kindness towards others.” Leaders have successfully sustained high standards through “teamwork” and the “skilful refinement of the school’s curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, allowing staff to focus on the “joy of teaching.”
- The curriculum is delivered in a “logical and coherent order,” ensuring pupils are “well-equipped to learn in depth.”
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “love school and progress well.”
- Reading is celebrated as “crucial to pupils’ future success,” with many becoming “independent readers and spellers” who read with “skill, ease and confidence.”
- Personal development is enhanced by innovative initiatives, such as a three-year buddying system that builds “friendship and a sense of community.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must ensure staff help pupils to “remember the essential knowledge that they have been taught” so that learning remains secure in long-term memory.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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