SchoolScoresSt Luke's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of GRACE SCHOOLS
Frenchs Road, Cambridge, CB4 3JZ
01223 566879 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 21 March 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Cambridge comparisons use the 41 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 31st highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cambridge figures pool parents at the Cambridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
79% — 20 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 15 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.7% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 73rd lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 74th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 46th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 76th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 78th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 33rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Mayfield Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arbury Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Road Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Street CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- University of Cambridge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Laurence Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grove Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Park Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Hedges Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2023.
How did St Luke's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Luke's CofE Primary School?
92% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Luke's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Luke's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put St Luke's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146965.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.