St Luke's Church of England School, London
St Luke's Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Camden (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Luke's Church of England School in detail
St Luke's Church of England School in its own words
In its own words: "St Luke’s CE School was the first Church of England free school in the country. The school opened in September 2011 to serve the local community and we are fully inclusive, welcoming families of all faiths and none. Our vision has Jesus’ promise “I came to give life-life in all its fullness” at its heart (John 10:10)."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing your child’s school is such an important decision. At St Luke’s, we strive to ensure that every child that joins us is secure, happy and develops a life-long love of learning. We value children of all skills and abilities and we provide an environment where they can fulfil their potential and grow into responsible, confident and active young adults."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, karate, choir and gardening.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Luke's Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Luke's Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St Luke's Church of England School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Luke's Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Luke's Church of England School are All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 (0.4 miles, Good, 62% reading, 66% maths); Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); West Hampstead Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 83% maths); and Childs Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, 64% reading, 64% maths).
St Luke's Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2Emmanuel Church of England Primary SchoolWest Hampstead Primary SchoolChilds Hill Primary School
Who goes there
42.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (26%), Mixed (20%) and other ethnic groups (13%).
In 2026, 8 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 3 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Luke's Church of England School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fortune Green Road, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 707 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Luke's Church of England School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2013 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
30.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 94% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Luke's Church of England School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Luke's Church of England School.
- art-K Hampstead840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Luke's Church of England School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Luke's Church of England School is in Camden; for families living there:
Apply to Camden for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 114
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 100 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
88 pupils
105 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,460
Applications
1,251
Got 1st preference
81.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All primary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
97
Total Pupils
52
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,722
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,523
Per pupil
£779k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Luke's Church of England School
Questions parents ask about St Luke's Church of England School
What are SATs results like at St Luke's Church of England School?
Of the pupils at St Luke's Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Luke's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's Church of England School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Luke's Church of England School?
No fixed boundary. When St Luke's Church of England School is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at St Luke's Church of England School?
Classes at St Luke's Church of England School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School has around 97 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Luke's Church of England School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at St Luke's Church of England School in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Luke's Church of England School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming St Luke's Church of England School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Luke's Church of England School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Luke's Church of England School: art-K Hampstead (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Luke's Church of England School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 100 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School is at Kidderpore Avenue, London, NW3 7SU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)