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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Islington, EC1V 3SJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#8,272
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 Islington, currently teaching 208 pupils against a capacity of 241, so it is not full to the brim. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 56.9%, which is notably high — well above the national average for primary schools and a strong signal of the area's socioeconomic mix. Demand for places is robust: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 54 applications for 21 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.57, and made 20 offers to first-preference families. That suggests a school that local parents actively want, despite its relatively modest capacity. The headteacher is Tom O'Donnell, and the school also offers nursery provision for three-year-olds, so it can be a single-site option from early years right through to Year 6. The religious character is Church of England, which may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the school is open to all.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRadnor Street, London, Islington, EC1V 3SJ
HeadteacherTom O'Donnell
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)56.9%
School Capacity208 / 241 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersGymnasticsCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: st-lukesislington.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.