St Luke's Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
397
Pupils
2.8x
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 Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 397 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Calum Howard, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7089th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 136 applications for 49 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 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 Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Football, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Book Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, St Luke's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | Saunders Ness Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 3EB |
| Headteacher | Calum Howard |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.2% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 480 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7089th of 13,686
Nationally
1177th of 1,592
In London
48th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
62%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
136
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% 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
Saunders Ness Road, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 3EB
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