St Luke's CofE Primary School
Bradford, BD2 3NS · Bradford · primary school
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66th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,391 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| 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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Mindfulness Monday.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the weekly Mindfulness Monday sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” prompting a future graded inspection. Despite this, the school remains a “warm and welcoming” environment where pupils are happy, receive “high-quality pastoral care,” and feel valued. Leaders have begun addressing areas for improvement, though the impact is currently in its “early stages.”
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff and follow routines closely, being “ready, respectful and safe.”
- The curriculum is “carefully thought through,” with clear concepts and vocabulary, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Phonics teaching is competent, with younger pupils learning to read well and receiving timely support if they need to catch up.
- Attendance rates are high due to effective tracking and family support, while pupils are “friendly and well mannered.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils receive good support for their mental health and emotional understanding.
Areas to improve
- Ensure greater consistency and high ambition in support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current strategies vary in effectiveness.
- Improve how teachers check pupils’ understanding to identify and address gaps in knowledge and misconceptions, which currently limit learning depth.
- Further develop pupils’ resilience and independent learning skills, which are currently limiting some pupils’ academic and social 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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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