St Luke's CofE Primary School, Oldham
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Oldham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 65th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 13,797th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Luke's CofE Primary School in detail
St Luke's CofE Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at St Luke's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 69% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Luke's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Luke's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Luke's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Luke's CofE Primary School are St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); Freehold Community Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 61% maths); and Bare Trees Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 69% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Luke's CofE Primary School.
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolFreehold Community AcademyBare Trees Primary School
Who goes there
34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 28.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Asian (34%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 17 (8.9%) 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 Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 34 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Derwent Drive (opposite), 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Luke's CofE Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 7.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Luke's CofE Primary School are The Radclyffe School (0.4 miles); Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); and North Chadderton School (1 mile).
The Radclyffe SchoolSaint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyNorth Chadderton School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Luke's has turned itself around with clear improvements to teaching and learning. The school is highly ambitious for every child, including those with additional needs, and creates a calm, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Strong relationships between staff and pupils mean children receive excellent guidance and develop into confident, well-mannered individuals who understand respect and diversity.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and early reading support that helps pupils catch up quickly if needed
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through detailed learning plans and specialist partnerships
- Well-designed curriculum across most subjects with clear steps for learning from early years to Year 6
- Excellent personal development programme covering important topics like equality, democracy, and British values
- Calm, well-behaved classrooms with strong teacher-pupil relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some subjects is not precise enough, meaning pupils don't secure knowledge as well as they should
- Curriculum development in a few subjects is still in early stages and needs to be sharpened
- Checks on how well the curriculum is being taught in some subjects need strengthening so the school can see if pupils are remembering and recalling learning over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, music, day visits, residential visits
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a good school that has made significant improvements from its previous 'requires improvement' rating. Pupils enjoy school, behave well, and benefit from strong relationships with staff and a supportive community environment.
At a Glance
34.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 59% to 45% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 52% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Luke's CofE Primary School.
- CLC Learning Ltd320m away · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Oldham North450m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Oldham470m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Luke's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Luke's CofE Primary School is in Oldham; for families living there:
Apply to Oldham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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 Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
3,927
Applications
2,814
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
21.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
191
Total Pupils
84
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
31.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,395
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,228
Per pupil
£1461k
Total funding
£129k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
26.9%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Luke's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Luke's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Luke's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 59% reached the expected standard in reading and 45% did so in maths.
What is St Luke's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2020 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Luke's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Luke's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Oldham 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 Primary School?
St Luke's CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Luke's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Luke's CofE Primary School average 23.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Luke's CofE Primary School?
St Luke's CofE Primary School has around 191 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Luke's CofE Primary School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at St Luke's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 26.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Luke's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Luke's CofE 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.
Does St Luke's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Luke's CofE Primary School: CLC Learning Ltd (320m away, registered, not yet graded), Kip McGrath Oldham North (450m away, registered, not yet graded) and First Class Oldham (470m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Luke's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Luke's CofE Primary School?
St Luke's CofE Primary School is at Albion Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9HT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)