St Lukes CofE Primary School
Cannock, WS11 1HN · Staffordshire · primary school
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40th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Lukes CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Children's University and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Lukes CofE Primary School
Overview
St Lukes CofE Primary School is described as a place where "pupils and staff flourish within this warm and friendly school community." The report highlights that leaders have established a "highly inclusive culture" with a "well-structured curriculum" that ensures all pupils, including those with additional needs, are "very well prepared for their next steps."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well, with outcomes "consistently above the national average" across reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average" due to effective systems that quickly identify and address barriers.
- Behaviour is exemplary; the environment is "calm, orderly and conducive to learning," with bullying being "exceptionally rare."
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are "very well supported," making progress that exceeds national averages.
- Staff benefit from a "professional culture" of continuous development, feeling "valued and trusted" by leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek "continued improvement" to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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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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