St Luke's CofE Primary School, Oldham
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 has good leadership that is working to improve the school after a period of decline. The Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 mathematics teaching are particularly strong. The school is making excellent progress in reading through improved phonics teaching and has effective catch-up programmes helping disadvantaged pupils close the attainment gap.
Key Strengths
- Good leadership by the headteacher with support from a knowledgeable governing body
- Teaching and progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 mathematics are good
- Pupils make good progress in reading due to improved phonics teaching
- Effective intervention programmes supporting pupils at risk of falling behind
- Pupils are polite and courteous around school with rare exclusions
Areas for Improvement
- Standards in reading, writing and mathematics are below average at Key Stage 1 and 2
- Too few pupils make good progress, especially those with lower starting points and those with special educational needs
- Spelling accuracy is below expected levels, particularly in Key Stage 2
- Pupils' vocabulary development in writing is too slow
- Teaching does not consistently match work to pupils' different abilities and starting points
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were reviewed as part of the inspection, though the report does not explicitly state whether safeguarding is effective or not effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Inter-house cross country competition, sporting opportunities, primary school sports funding activities
St Luke's CE Primary School requires improvement after previously being rated good. Standards at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics have fallen below average, with too few pupils making good progress from their starting points.
At a Glance
34.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 59%. Maths has declined from 59% to 45%. Writing has declined from 79% to 52%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
191 pupils
210 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
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Admissions Demand - Oldham
Places available
3,967
Applications
2,727
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Oldham (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.72609%
Overall absence
26.92308%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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