St Luke's CofE Primary School, Warrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Luke's creates a caring community where children thrive both academically and personally. The school has recovered well from a dip in 2016, with 2017 results now above national average in reading, writing and maths. Children receive excellent support from the moment they join, with strong transition arrangements that help them settle quickly and prepare well for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Teaching quality is never less than good and often better, with strong focus on meeting individual pupil needs
- 2017 results show higher than national average attainment in reading, writing and mathematics at key stages 1 and 2
- Excellent early years provision with well-planned transition arrangements that help pupils settle quickly
- Wide range of performing arts and sports opportunities including archery, crown-green bowling and fencing
- Dedicated staff team with embedded culture of sharing best practice and supporting colleagues
Areas for Improvement
- Need to ensure greater proportion of middle-attaining and most-able pupils reach higher standards in mathematics
- Teachers should provide more opportunities for pupils to learn through investigation in science lessons
- Year 5 spelling and vocabulary pilot should be extended to other year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with rigorous systems in place, comprehensive staff training, prompt referrals to local authority, and strong multi-agency working to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts events, mad science clubs, sports including archery, crown-green bowling, new-age curling and fencing, research projects, mathematics challenges with secondary school, digital reality storytelling activities
St Luke's CofE Primary School continues to be a good school with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality since 2013. The school promotes pupils' academic aspirations alongside their physical and emotional well-being in a caring, positive environment.
At a Glance
5.7%
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 improved from 87% to 93%. Maths has improved from 87% to 93%. Writing has declined from 94% to 90%.
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
212 pupils
198 capacity
14 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Warrington
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,601
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.75632%
Overall absence
4.81283%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.