St Luke's Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
422
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Luke's Church of England Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 422 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 436 places).
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Martin Godfrey, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12258th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 49 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, St Luke's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bemister Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1LG |
| Headteacher | Martin Godfrey |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.6% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 436 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12258th of 13,686
Nationally
1271st of 1,469
In South West
48th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
13%
'23/24
42%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
108
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Bemister Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1LG
Bemister Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1LG
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