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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Queen's Park Road, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 4XB, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.6 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
386
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score of 93.6, this primary school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 67% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 7%, indicating room for growth in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.6%
Black African6.0%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.59796, -2.21597 · OL10 4XB
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105805
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stlukesceprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Luke's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is St Luke's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School scores 93.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Luke's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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