Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
190
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Harborough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 215 places).
Ofsted has rated Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gavin Skye, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4773rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 32 in Harborough.
Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 28 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harborough, Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | Main Street, Leicester, Harborough, LE7 9PN |
| Headteacher | Gavin Skye |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 215 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4773rd of 13,686
Nationally
424th of 1,353
In East Midlands
12th of 32
In Harborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
69%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
90
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Main Street, Leicester
Harborough, LE7 9PN
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