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St Luke's Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Luke's Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

216

Pupils

240

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Luke's Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Luke's Primary School?

The catchment area for St Luke's Primary School is the geographic zone Newham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Newham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Luke's Primary School is managed by Newham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newham catchment area documents →

St Luke's Primary School: 240 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

St Luke's Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Newham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.5% of pupils at St Luke's Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Newham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Newham school admissions →

St Luke's Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ruscoe Road, London, E16 1JB
Local authority
Newham
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England/Christian
Free school meals
33.5% of pupils
DfE URN
102766

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Luke's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Luke's Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Luke's Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Luke's Primary School?

The catchment area for St Luke's Primary School is the geographic zone Newham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Newham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Luke's Primary School oversubscribed?

St Luke's Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Luke's Primary School?

St Luke's Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Newham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Luke's Primary School cover?

St Luke's Primary School is a primary school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Luke's Primary School?

St Luke's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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