The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England/Christian 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Mr Matthew Hipperson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ruscoe Road, West Ham, London, E16 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFaraday School
Independent · 661m away
Britannia Village Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Royal Docks Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Woolmore Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Royal Wharf Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Calverton Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
New City College
16 plus · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's 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 Primary School?
St Luke's Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's Primary School take?
St Luke's Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's Primary School?
St Luke's Primary School is in London, E16 1JB, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Luke's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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