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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Bradford, BD2 3NSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#12,468
of 13,686 nationally

About St Luke's CofE Primary School

St Luke's CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in the Bradford local authority, serving 207 pupils aged 4 to 11. It ranks 140th out of 153 primary schools in the Bradford area, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. For context, the top-performing peers nearby include All Saints' CofE Primary School, Harden Primary School, and Copthorne Primary School, all of which rank significantly higher. The school is also within 0.7 km of Fagley Primary School, one of the 15 outstanding-rated primaries in the LA. St Luke's itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its most recent graded inspection and its previous inspection. In its most recent ungraded inspection in May 2025, Ofsted noted that some aspects were not as strong, though the overall effectiveness remains Good across all categories including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFagley Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD2 3NS
HeadteacherGemma Ackroyd
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)28.5%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 May 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceRoundersGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubChoirScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: stlukes.bradford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's CofE Primary School

St Luke's CofE 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.