St Luke's Primary School
London, E16 1JB · Newham · primary school
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26th of 62 primary schools in Newham we can score, 66 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 — 9.9/10 against 1,740 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
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, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in an Eco committee, the Shoebox appeal, and a Christmas Market. They also join RISE Climbing sessions and visit The British Museum, an apiary, and complete engineering tasks.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll approaches the 240-place limit?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “friendly and welcoming school community” where pupils are “happy and safe” and achieve “very highly.” Leaders and staff are supportive, fostering a positive environment where core values such as “justice, respect, service and kindness” are central to pupil experiences.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious and well established,” with clear mapping of knowledge, skills, and vocabulary that helps pupils “make connections between what they learn in different subjects.”
- Teachers possess “strong” subject knowledge and deliver “interesting and engaging” lessons, using meaningful questions and regular checks to address gaps in learning promptly.
- Reading is prioritised with a “well sequenced” approach to phonics, ensuring pupils with gaps receive support to “catch up quickly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “swiftly identified” and receive tailored help, allowing them to “progress well through the curriculum” and be fully included.
- The personal development programme effectively teaches pupils about safety, mental health, and diversity, helping them to “contribute positively to the school and the local community.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not sufficiently revisit learning from previous years, meaning pupils’ “long-term recall and understanding of subject content are not fully secure.” The school should ensure teachers help pupils “revisit previous knowledge and make strong connections to current learning.”
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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