St Luke's CofE Primary School
Oldham, OL9 9HT · Oldham · primary school
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57th of 71 primary schools in Oldham we can score, 86 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,066 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 41.0% 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%, 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils enjoy school” and appreciate recent improvements, noting that the institution is “successfully reversing a legacy of underachievement.” Leaders have secured “important improvements to the quality of education,” resulting in a positive impact on Key Stage 1 results, though Key Stage 2 outcomes remain affected by past instability and the pandemic. The school fosters a strong community feel with “strong relationships between pupils and staff.”
Strengths
- Teaching is described as “much clearer and focused,” with teachers having “high expectations for behaviour” that result in calm classrooms.
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with SEND, who receive “detailed learning plans” enabling them to access the same curriculum as peers.
- Phonics provision is “carefully ordered,” with teachers being “swift to spot any pupils who may be falling behind” and helping them catch up quickly.
- Personal development is supported by a “highly effective programme” covering British values and equality, alongside “very effective” pastoral support.
- Attendance has improved through “effective partnerships with families” and clear procedures.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is “less well developed” and teaching is “not precise enough,” preventing pupils from knowing and remembering more over time.
- Checks on curriculum implementation in certain subjects are “less well developed,” hindering the school’s understanding of long-term learning impact.
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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