St Lukes CofE Primary School, Cannock
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Lukes excels at supporting all children to achieve, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils who make progress well above the national average. The school creates a warm, calm environment where behaviour is exceptional and relationships are genuinely positive. Early years provision is particularly strong, with skilled adult support ensuring children develop secure foundations and arrive in Year 1 very well prepared.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national average with sharp focus on vocabulary, communication, phonics and mathematics
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs are exceptionally well supported and make progress above national average
- Attendance is consistently above national average for all groups
- Behaviour and bullying are exceptionally rare with calm, orderly environment
- Strong curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully ordered to build secure understanding
- Staff receive excellent professional development and training support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, worship team roles, enrichment programme (specific activities not detailed)
St Lukes CofE Primary School is a highly effective school with a strong standard rating across all areas. The school achieves excellent outcomes, maintains exceptional behaviour and attendance, and places inclusion and pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.
At a Glance
10.5%
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 85%. Maths has improved from 89% to 98%. Writing has improved from 75% to 81%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
419 pupils
459 capacity
40 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cannock
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cannock
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.45312%
Overall absence
3.64146%
Persistent absence
357
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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