St Luke's CofE Primary School
88%
Capacity
427
Pupils
2.7x
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 Manchester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 427 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 485 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Saeeda Ishaq, it falls under Manchester 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 8159th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 122 in Manchester.
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 32 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, St Luke's CofE 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Langport Avenue, Manchester, Manchester, M12 4NG |
| Headteacher | Saeeda Ishaq |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 427 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.4% |
| School Capacity | 427 / 485 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8159th of 13,686
Nationally
1166th of 2,065
In North West
54th of 122
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% 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
Langport Avenue, Manchester
Manchester, M12 4NG
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