Is St Luke's Catholic Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 335th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Luke's Catholic Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at St Luke's Catholic Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Luke's Catholic Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Luke's Catholic Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Luke's Catholic Academy

Pyenest Road, Harlow, CM19 4LU

Local ranking335th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 239
Boys: 126 (55%)
Girls: 105 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (110% full)
SEND: 19.7%
FSM Eligible: 15.6%
EAL: 55.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 18.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,523/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 31.8%
White Other: 23.9%
Black African: 18.4%
Asian Indian: 5.4%
Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 4.2%
Mixed Other: 4.2%
Black Other: 2.1%

31.8%

White British

23.9%

White Other

18.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01279423499

adminstlukes@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk

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Pyenest Road

Harlow, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 139577
UKPRN: 10041588
Establishment No.: 2046
Trust: OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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