St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, Newcastle
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newcastle. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 15 schools in Newcastle with published results, and 13,747th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (47% in reading, 56% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School are St John's CofE Primary Academy (0.8 miles); Silverdale Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 88% maths); Alsagers Bank Primary Academy (1.3 miles, 74% reading, 87% maths); and Knutton St Marys CofE Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 48% reading, 40% maths).
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St John's CofE Primary AcademySilverdale Primary AcademyAlsagers Bank Primary AcademyKnutton St Marys CofE Academy
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Who goes there
6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 46 pupils (23.4%) received SEN support and 20 (10.2%) 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 CofE (C) Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Platform 2, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Scot Hay Road (near), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 50 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 50% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 56% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Term dates
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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
Your chances of a place at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
191 pupils
210 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
33.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
197
Total Pupils
102
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
15.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,023
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,887
Per pupil
£1245k
Total funding
£80k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1%
Overall absence
16.9%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 56% did so in maths.
What is St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
Classes at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School has around 197 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
7.1% of sessions were missed at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School in 2024/25. 16.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Luke's CofE (C) Primary 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.
What are St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School's term dates?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is at Pepper Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6QJ.
Sources: Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)