St Luke's Primary School
Brighton, BN2 9ZF · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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29th of 42 primary schools in Brighton and Hove we can score, 47 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 3,570 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 622 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Luke’s Primary School “love to come to this school” and feel secure within a supportive environment characterised by “high expectations.” The school delivers a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that fosters independent learning and high achievement, with particular excellence in personal development and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils develop strong self-confidence and flourish in a culture where they are “made to feel welcome” and relationships are “supportive and respectful.”
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” with clearly defined knowledge, enabling pupils to “remember and discuss what they have learned” and apply it effectively.
- Staff are “skilled teachers of phonics,” prioritising reading so that “most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 1.”
- Personal development is a standout strength, with pupils engaging deeply with complex issues such as “climate change and racism” and sustainability projects.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with staff skilfully sparking imagination through play and expertly modelling conversation to build vocabulary.
Areas to improve
- “Adaptations to teaching are not consistently used across all areas of the curriculum,” meaning some pupils do not develop a deep understanding of key concepts. The school must ensure all pupils receive necessary support across the whole curriculum to achieve the school’s ambitious aims.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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