St Luke's CofE Primary School
86%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Islington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 241 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom O'Donnell, it falls under Islington 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 8272nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 39 in Islington.
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 21 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Islington, St Luke's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Radnor Street, London, Islington, EC1V 3SJ |
| Headteacher | Tom O'Donnell |
| Local Authority | Islington |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.9% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 241 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8272nd of 13,686
Nationally
1289th of 1,592
In London
29th of 39
In Islington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
59%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Radnor Street, London
Islington, EC1V 3SJ
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