The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 40.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Gaffiney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Slyne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Special school · 396m away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 532m away
Chadwick High School
Academy · 859m away
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Primary · 883m away
The Loyne Specialist School
Special school · 1.0km away
Our Lady's Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Independent · 1.6km away
Lancaster High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School take?
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is in Lancaster, LA1 2JH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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