St Luke's CofE Primary School
107%
Capacity
211
Pupils
3.8x
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 Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 198 places).
Ofsted has rated St Luke's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Hardaker, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 802nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 30 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, 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 | Church Lane, Church Lane, Warrington, Wigan, WA3 2PW |
| Headteacher | Steve Hardaker |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.6% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 198 (107% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
802nd of 13,686
Nationally
104th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
29%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
84%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
114
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% 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
Church Lane, Church Lane, Warrington
Wigan, WA3 2PW
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