St Luke's Catholic Academy
114%
Capacity
239
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Luke's Catholic Academy
St Luke's Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Harlow community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Kendal, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11217th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 28 in Harlow.
St Luke's Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's Catholic Academy include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Football, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harlow, St Luke's Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pyenest Road, Harlow, Harlow, CM19 4LU |
| Headteacher | Ian Kendal |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11217th of 13,686
Nationally
1249th of 1,612
In East of England
23rd of 28
In Harlow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Pyenest Road, Harlow
Harlow, CM19 4LU
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