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St Luke's Catholic Academy

Harlow, CM19 4LUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,217
of 13,686 nationally

About St Luke's Catholic Academy

St Luke's Catholic Academy in Harlow holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, including the most recent one in December 2023. The school's exam results for the 2023/24 academic year tell a more nuanced story. At Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits below the local authority average of 62% for similar schools, and places the school 23rd out of 28 primary schools in Harlow. On the positive side, reading is a relative strength: 74% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, and 29% achieved the higher standard. Maths scores are more mixed, with an average scaled score of 100 and 61% reaching the expected level, though only 16% hit the higher benchmark. Writing and maths both saw 10% of pupils reach the higher standard.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPyenest Road, Harlow, Harlow, CM19 4LU
HeadteacherIan Kendal
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity239 / 210 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersCricketFootballSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: st-lukesrc.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's Catholic Academy

St Luke's Catholic Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.