The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 427
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Saeeda Ishaq (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
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Langport Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Rodney House School
Special school · 1.0km away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Xaverian College
16 plus · 1.3km away
St Peter's RC High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke's CofE Primary School?
St Luke's CofE Primary School currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's CofE Primary School take?
St Luke's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's CofE Primary School?
St Luke's CofE Primary School is in Manchester, M12 4NG, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Luke's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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