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 clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 90 applications for just 28 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.21. Of those 90 applications, 32 were first-preference choices, and 26 offers went to first-preference families. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Harborough area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Gavin Skye. It currently has 190 pupils on roll against a capacity of 215, so there is some physical room, but the oversubscription figures show that securing a place is competitive.
Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Leicestershire average of 62%. Reading scores were particularly strong, with 86% reaching the expected standard and 38% achieving a higher standard. In maths, 79% met the expected standard and 52% reached the higher standard. Average scaled scores were 108 in both reading and maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 35% of all primary schools for combined expected standards, and within Harborough it sits 12th out of 32 schools. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2021, confirmed that the school remains Good, a rating it has held since at least 2014.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, library, chapel, ICT suite, art studios and music rooms. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, cricket, swimming, rounders, football and tennis, and there are clubs such as coding, book club, drama and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists specific SEND provisions for dyslexia, speech and language communication, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With 7.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively low-deprivation intake. This is a well-regarded village primary that suits families who value a church school environment, strong core academic results and a broad range of activities, but who need to be prepared for a competitive admissions process.
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.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British41.1%
- Asian37.4%
- Mixed18.4%
- White (other)1.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
5
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Leicester
Harborough, LE7 9PN
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