St Luke's Church of England Primary School
91%
Capacity
383
Pupils
2.3x
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 Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 383 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Allen, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9124th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 40 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Luke's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Jubilee Road, Formby, Sefton, L37 2HW |
| Headteacher | Karen Allen |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 383 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 383 / 420 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9124th of 13,686
Nationally
1304th of 2,065
In North West
36th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
56%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed40
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% 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
Jubilee Road, Formby
Sefton, L37 2HW
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