The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
49%
-13.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 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 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Karen Allen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Jubilee Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRange High School
Secondary · 646m away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 655m away
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 812m away
Formby High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Redgate Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Freshfield Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's Church of England Primary School take?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is in Formby, L37 2HW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, 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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