St Luke's CofE Primary School, Kingston upon Thames

Good
Primary
Foundation school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~365m)Possible (~521m)Unlikely (~677m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Gareth Dutton
Pupils:235 / 240 capacity
LA:Kingston upon Thames
Phone:02085460902
Address:Acre Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6EN
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:102604
UKPRN:10069587
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Richmond Park
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

St Luke's creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils genuinely love learning and feel safe. The school has an impressive range of clubs and activities - from football and chess to drama and gymnastics - ensuring every child can find something they enjoy. With outstanding early years and strong focus on reading and maths, pupils build solid foundations and receive quick support if they fall behind.

Key Strengths

  • Early years provision is outstanding with well-sequenced curriculum from Nursery onwards
  • Pupils enjoy reading and the school prioritises phonics with matched reading books and additional support for struggling readers
  • Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with strong subject knowledge from most leaders
  • Excellent extra-curricular opportunities and wider enrichment activities available to all pupils
  • Pupils with special educational needs and English as an additional language receive well-tailored support

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subject plans are not taught consistently by all teachers, meaning some pupils don't secure important knowledge
  • Some teachers lack secure subject knowledge beyond their area of expertise, affecting pupils' understanding of new learning

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all staff trained to identify pupils who need help, clear systems for raising concerns, external partnerships in place, and pupils taught how to stay safe online.

Extracurricular Activities

Football, chess, drama, skipping, gymnastics

St Luke's CofE Primary School is a good school where pupils are enthusiastic, safe, and enjoy a warm, supportive environment. The school has an ambitious curriculum and outstanding early years provision, with strong leadership and high expectations for all pupils.

At a Glance

12.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths+1ppWriting+7pp

Reading has remained stable at around 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has improved from 80% to 87%.

Class Sizes

28.8

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

8

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Kingston Rail Station
456m · 7 min walk
Kingston Station (Entrance)
507m · 8 min walk

Bus Stops

Elm Road / Kingston (->N)
244m · 4 min walk
Kings Road Kingston (->S)
305m · 5 min walk
Canbury Park Road (->W)
330m · 5 min walk
Kingston Station (Stop V)
363m · 6 min walk
Kingsgate Road (Stop U)
364m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

235 pupils

240 capacity

5 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Kingston upon Thames

Low pressure
New homes approved:245
Projected new pupils:61

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kingston upon Thames

Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

Places available

1,702

Applications

1,568

Got 1st preference

88.1%

Got preferred school

98.0%

Primary admissions across Kingston upon Thames (2025/26)

Inspection History(104)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.78757%

Overall absence

8.19672%

Persistent absence

183

Enrolments

Authorised3.14334%
Unauthorised0.64422%
Persistent (10%+)8.19672%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.0953%
18/19
1.83832%
20/21
4.0605%
21/22
3.94015%
22/23
3.95664%
23/24
3.78757%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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