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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Oldham, OL9 9HTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#9,465
of 13,686 nationally

About St Luke's CofE Primary School

St Luke's CofE Primary School in Oldham is a Church of England primary that runs very close to full, with 206 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. That context makes the school's popularity all the more telling. For the 2025/26 intake, St Luke's received 52 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.6. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show that demand comfortably outstrips supply. The school is mixed, takes children from ages 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Lee Bennett. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, rated the school Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in January 2020.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAlbion Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 9HT
HeadteacherLee Bennett
Local AuthorityOldham
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)41.3%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketCross CountryDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: st-lukes.oldham.sch.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.