St Luke's RC Primary School
Salford, M6 7WR · Salford · primary school
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59th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% 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 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's RC Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s RC Primary School provides an education where pupils are happy, feel they belong, and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The report highlights a calm, orderly environment shaped by the school’s ‘LUKIES’ ethos, where staff build warm relationships and effectively support vulnerable pupils. While most pupils achieve well, the inspection identifies specific areas for development in teaching consistency and cultural awareness.
Strengths
- Early years provision is of a "strong standard," with staff providing care "precisely matched to children's ages and abilities" and prioritising reading and writing from the start.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
- Attendance of disadvantaged pupils has improved significantly following "effective intervention," now exceeding national averages for this group.
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and explain concepts clearly, supported by rigorous evidence-based professional learning.
- Pupils benefit from "nurturing pastoral care" and a wide range of extra-curricular activities that develop confidence and social skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff "consistently intervene swiftly and effectively to address misconceptions," including reinforcing accurate spelling, grammar, and handwriting.
- The personal development programme requires improvement to ensure pupils access activities "specifically designed to develop and broaden their cultural lives," as current opportunities are "too few."
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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
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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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