St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
106%
Capacity
222
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard J Miller, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1578th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 29 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 11 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Luke's Halsall Church of England 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 | Cooks Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L23 2TB |
| Headteacher | Richard J Miller |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1578th of 13,686
Nationally
197th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
80%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Cooks Road, Liverpool
Sefton, L23 2TB
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