St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, Newcastle
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Luke's is a supportive community where pupils feel cared for and proud to attend. The school excels at teaching reading from an early age and has strong foundations in mathematics. All pupils, including those with additional needs, benefit from a well-planned curriculum that helps them progress steadily.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective early reading instruction and rapid support for pupils who fall behind
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge and skills progressively, particularly in mathematics foundations
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who access the full curriculum successfully
- Clear behaviour expectations creating a calm, respectful school environment
- Active personal development programme covering equality, healthy relationships, safety and career awareness
Areas for Improvement
- More opportunities needed for pupils to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics
- Inconsistencies in some foundation subjects where teaching does not consistently help pupils practise and retain important knowledge
- Need for regular opportunities across all subjects to ensure pupils progress as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and pupils feeling safe to share concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, school council, head pupils, classroom ambassadors, sports competitions
St Luke's CofE Primary School is the hub of its community with strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating and now provides a good quality of education.
At a Glance
33.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 50%. Maths has remained stable at around 56%. Writing has remained stable at around 50%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.06403%
Overall absence
16.85393%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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