St Luke's CofE Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
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 Oldham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Luke's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lee Bennett, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9465th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 67 in Oldham.
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 20 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Luke's CofE Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Albion Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 9HT |
| Headteacher | Lee Bennett |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.3% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9465th of 13,686
Nationally
1372nd of 2,065
In North West
40th of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
55%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Albion Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL9 9HT
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