St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Newcastle, ST5 6QJ · Staffordshire · primary school
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216th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,182 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 62% | 0.31 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 (C) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit St. Paul's YHA in London, Harry Potter Studios, The Lion King musical, Boggle Hole in Whitby, Cardiff YHA, Technoquest, and Boreatton Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s CofE (C) Primary School is described as the “hub of the community,” where pupils feel “well cared for” and “safe.” The inspection confirms that the school provides a “Good” quality of education, with strong relationships between staff and pupils fostering a “calm environment” and a sense of pride.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well considered and ambitious,” particularly in mathematics where early years foundations support later fluency.
- Reading is a high priority; staff ensure pupils read books matching their knowledge, helping them become “fluent, confident and independent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and supported effectively to “access the full curriculum.”
- Personal development is effective, with pupils learning about “equality and healthy relationships” and how to stay safe online.
- Staff report high levels of support for their “well-being and workload,” contributing to positive relationships described as an “extended family.”
Areas to improve
- The school must provide regular opportunities for pupils to develop “reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics,” as a lack of practice currently hinders understanding.
- Teaching in some foundation subjects requires consistency to ensure pupils have regular opportunities to “practise and retain important knowledge” for better progress.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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