The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Kendal (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pyenest Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJerounds Primary Academy
Primary · 388m away
Tye Green School
Special school · 611m away
The Mead School
Special school · 611m away
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Primary · 651m away
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Secondary · 688m away
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Secondary · 820m away
Harlow Fields School and College
Special school · 898m away
Kingsmoor Academy
Primary · 918m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke's Catholic Academy?
St Luke's Catholic Academy currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's Catholic Academy take?
St Luke's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's Catholic Academy?
St Luke's Catholic Academy is in Harlow, CM19 4LU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Luke's Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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