The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Lee Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Albion Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 474m away
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Secondary · 620m away
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Gorse Bank Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Foxdenton Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Kingfisher Special School
Academy · 1.1km away
Halcyon Way School
Free school · 1.1km away
Westwood High
Independent · 1.2km 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 September 2023. 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 206 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 4 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 Oldham, OL9 9HT, in the Oldham 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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