Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy
96%
Capacity
460
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy
Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stoke-on-Trent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Cooper, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.
Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 58 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wellington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3QH |
| Headteacher | Zoe Cooper |
| Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Number of Pupils | 460 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.5% |
| School Capacity | 460 / 480 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wellington Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3QH
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