St Luke's CofE Primary School, Kingston upon Thames
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kingston upon Thames
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.78757%
Overall absence
8.19672%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Tiffin School
Kingston Grammar School
Spring School
The Kingston Academy
The Tiffin Girls' School
Bedelsford School
Teddington School
Canbury School
Surbiton High School
Marymount International School
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