The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+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 10 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Simon Wattam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queens Park Rise, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9ZF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElm Grove Primary School
Primary · 504m away
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · 581m away
Royal Spa Nursery School
Nursery · 582m away
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · 625m away
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Special school · 668m away
Tarnerland Nursery School
Nursery · 700m away
Brighton College
Independent · 725m away
Brighton College Prep School
Independent · 750m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's Primary School was rated Outstanding 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 625 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's Primary School?
St Luke's Primary School is in Brighton, BN2 9ZF, in the Brighton and Hove 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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