St Luke's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.9x
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 West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sonia Clews, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8236th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 87th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 44 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 15 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (43 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 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, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, St Luke's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | St Crispin Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 4UL |
| Headteacher | Sonia Clews |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8236th of 13,686
Nationally
764th of 1,353
In East Midlands
87th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
43 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% 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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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
St Crispin Drive, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 4UL
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