St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Northampton, NN5 4UL · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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17th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,277 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
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, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club, Drama Club, Craftability, and Art Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 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 who do not reach the expected standard in their final year? What specific activities are included in the Craftability club? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a "caring, nurturing and happy school" where pupils feel safe and staff know their needs "extremely well." The report describes an environment where pupils are "polite, kind and friendly," striving to meet high expectations through incentives like ‘golden tokens’. The school is part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and maintains a strong focus on personal development and community contribution.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad, ambitious and engaging," with knowledge that "builds progressively" in most subjects.
- Reading is a clear priority; the phonics approach is "effective," and staff provide "timely and effective support" so all pupils become "eager, confident readers."
- Pastoral support is a strength, with expert staff guiding pupils who struggle with emotions and opportunities to develop confidence through roles like peer mentors.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils responding well to "high expectations" and demonstrating respect for differences, stating, "Everyone is different, and everyone should be friends."
- Early years provision is strong, with children getting off to a "strong start" and developing language skills effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, checks on learning do not identify precisely how well pupils have learned, meaning gaps are not resolved as effectively as they could be.
- In some foundation subjects, leaders’ high expectations are not fully realised, resulting in insecure recall of previous learning and lower achievement for some pupils, including those with specific talents.
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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