The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 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
- 201
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Paul Bowden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shady Lane, Slyne-With-Hest St Luke's Ceps, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6JL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Special school · 2.0km away
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Great Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School?
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School take?
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School?
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School is in Lancaster, LA2 6JL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Slyne-with-Hest, 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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