St Luke's CofE Primary School
Warrington, WA3 2PW · Wigan · primary school
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11th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,795 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
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, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Eco Team, and Sports Crew, or play football. Music options include recorder, keyboard, piano, flute, clarinet, guitar, brass, voice, strings, and saxophone. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 198. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s CofE Primary School is a small, welcoming community built on core values of hope, peace, love, and joy. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with strong relationships between staff and pupils fostering a culture of care and safety.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum in most subjects, ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, access the same high expectations.
- Reading is prioritised as the "bedrock of the curriculum," with early phonics instruction and targeted support ensuring pupils read confidently and fluently.
- Teachers possess secure subject knowledge and use regular checks to refine learning, effectively filling gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "very little low-level disruption" due to skilful management and strong pastoral support.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust procedures and staff who are confident in reporting concerns.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are not clear enough about the specific knowledge pupils should learn, which hinders teachers from designing effective lessons and leaves some pupils with a shallow understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders have robust procedures in place and work effectively with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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