St Luke's CofE Primary School
About St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School in Manchester is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 427 children against a capacity of 485. That leaves a modest buffer, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 86 applications for 32 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.69, and all 31 first-preference offers were taken up. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms, with 49.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — significantly higher than the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This context matters when interpreting the school's academic profile, as high FSM rates often correlate with additional challenges. The school is led by headteacher Saeeda Ishaq and holds a Church of England religious character, though it admits pupils of all faiths and none.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:30
Source: st-lukes.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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