St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Worksop, S81 8PW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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68th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 7.1/10 against 3,899 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, Clubbercise Circus Skills, inclusive wheelchair basketball, dance, and residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
This is a ‘friendly school’ where pupils ‘support one another’ and feel safe. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with a strong focus on reading, ensuring children get off to a ‘good start’. Staff demonstrate ‘secure subject knowledge’ and high expectations for behaviour, fostering a positive environment where pupils are ‘calm and attentive’.
Strengths
- Pupils establish ‘trusting relationships with staff’ and demonstrate the school’s values of respect and care.
- Leaders have ‘prioritised reading’, with well-trained staff helping children become ‘accurate readers quickly’.
- Staff ‘quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’ and use effective strategies to support them.
- The early years curriculum is ‘well-sequenced’, allowing children to recall learning and develop resilience.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ by leadership, which is ‘considerate of their workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculums in all subjects ‘clearly outline the relationship between knowledge and skills’ so lessons focus on the most important learning.
- Precise assessment systems are needed in some subjects to help teachers ‘identify and help resolve any gaps in pupils’ understanding’.
- Leaders and governors need a ‘precise understanding of all aspects of the provision’ to evaluate strategies, such as those for attendance, and act promptly on improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff trained to identify concerns and working effectively with wider agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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