The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sam Ray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Pepper Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Alsagers Bank Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Newcastle Academy
Secondary · 2.8km away
Chesterton Community Sports College
Secondary · 3.1km away
Churchfields Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School take?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is in Newcastle, ST5 6QJ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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