SchoolScoresSt Luke's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Weaste Lane, St. Lukes C of E Primary School, Salford, M5 5JH
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 12 June 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Salford comparisons use the 41 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 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 | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Salford figures pool parents at the Salford 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
58 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 105930), before it changed to its current form.
62% — 2 points above the Salford average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 Salford. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.0% | 35.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 19.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.8% | 24.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 67th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 69th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 11.6%* | 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
- Willow Tree Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Light Oaks Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Light Oaks Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Summerville Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family VA RC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's RC Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Hill Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clarendon Road Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
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 12 June 2024.
How did St Luke's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Luke's CofE Primary School?
91% of the 76 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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, 50 families put St Luke's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 50 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 151637.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.