St Luke's CofE Primary School
Glossop, SK13 7BS · Derbyshire · primary school
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217th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 the 3,666 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 maths? What specific areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s CofE Primary School is described as an inclusive community where pupils have a "positive sense of belonging" and behave well. While safeguarding standards are met and most aspects of the school operate at the expected standard, the report highlights that pupil achievement in mathematics and spelling and grammar has been below national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Staff maintain "consistently high expectations" for behaviour, fostering a positive climate where bullying is not accepted.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a well-embedded approach to phonics that helps pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Early years provision is prioritised as the "bedrock" of the school, ensuring children leave ready for Year 1.
- Leaders provide "sensitive pastoral support," and pupils feel safe and supported in managing their feelings.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils’ achievements at the end of key stage 2 improve, particularly in mathematics and for disadvantaged pupils.
- Pupils at the earliest stage of learning to read need more opportunities to develop reading fluency.
- A clear strategy for teaching handwriting is required to ensure consistency across the school.
- The attendance strategy should be refined to reduce persistent absence.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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.
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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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