The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Headteacher Clare Kerrane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Swinton Park Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7WR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLight Oaks Infant School
Primary · 661m away
Light Oaks Junior School
Primary · 661m away
Summerville Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Salford City College
16 plus · 916m away
All Hallows RC High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Buile Hill Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Ellesmere Park High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Oakwood High School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke's RC Primary School?
St Luke's RC Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's RC Primary School take?
St Luke's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke's RC Primary School?
St Luke's RC Primary School is in Salford, M6 7WR, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Luke's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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