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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1LGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
#12,258
of 13,686 nationally

About St Luke's Church of England Primary School

St Luke's Church of England Primary School in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a state primary for 422 pupils, just shy of its 436 capacity. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of children eligible for free school meals at 29.6%, well above the national average. Demand is strong: for 49 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 108 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2. All 31 first-preference applicants were offered places, meaning the school is popular locally but not yet stretched to the point of turning away families who put it first. The Church of England character is reflected in facilities like a chapel, and the headteacher is Martin Godfrey. The pupil count suggests the school is running close to full, so spaces are competitive, but the data indicates that being a first-preference choice is currently enough to secure a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBemister Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1LG
HeadteacherMartin Godfrey
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils422
Free School Meals (FSM)29.6%
School Capacity422 / 436 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke's Church of England Primary School

St Luke's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.