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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E14 3EBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#7,089
of 13,686 nationally

About St Luke's Church of England Primary School

St Luke's Church of England Primary School in Tower Hamlets is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 136 applications for just 49 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.78. Of those applicants, 42 put it as their first preference, and all 42 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though it's worth noting that the school's parent view data isn't available to confirm this directly. The school is led by headteacher Calum Howard and serves 397 pupils aged 3 to 11, with capacity for 480. It has a Church of England religious character and a nursery provision for younger children. A third of pupils (33.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the diverse, inner-city community the school serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSaunders Ness Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 3EB
HeadteacherCalum Howard
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils397
Free School Meals (FSM)33.2%
School Capacity397 / 480 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsCricketFootballAthleticsRoundersSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

Source: st-lukes.towerhamlets.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's Church of England Primary School

St Luke's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.