St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Heywood, OL10 4XB · Rochdale · primary school
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14th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale we can score, 69 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,338 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
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, 67.0% 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year availability? Since the higher standard results align with the national median, what specific strategies support pupils aiming for that level? How does the school support pupils with similar backgrounds to achieve the stronger results seen in the intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s Church of England Primary School is described as having a "supportive and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils arrive with "great enthusiasm" and are "very proud to attend." The report highlights that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum" due to the school’s effective work to "eliminate pupils’ barriers to learning."
Strengths
- The school has crafted a "highly effective and ambitious curriculum" with "consistently excellent" teacher subject knowledge.
- Early years provision is strong, with children "prepared exceptionally well for the key stage 1 curriculum" through expert staff interactions and early phonics.
- Pupils feel "very safe," demonstrating "excellent" behaviour and a culture where they "look out for the well-being of their peers."
- There is an "exceptional range of opportunities" for personal development, including clubs and the ‘Pupil Offer Promise’ which enriches experiences.
- Governors are "extremely committed," providing "highly effective support and challenge" to the school leadership.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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