The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Kimberley Farrall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen's Park Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeywood Academy
Free school · Grammar · 698m away
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Primary · 718m away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Primary · 771m away
Harwood Park Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Birtle View School
Special school · 833m away
Egerton Street Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km 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 2025. 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 386 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 3 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 Heywood, OL10 4XB, in the Rochdale 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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