St Luke's Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Luke's Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Crist, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5057th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 47 in Knowsley.
St Luke's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 16 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Tennis, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Luke's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Shaw Lane, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 5AT |
| Headteacher | A Crist |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5057th of 13,686
Nationally
736th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
68%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shaw Lane, Prescot
Knowsley, L35 5AT
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