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St Luke's Church of England School

Exeter, EX1 3RDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.29
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
151 1st-choice / 190 places
Ranking
#861
of 3,141 nationally

About St Luke's Church of England School

St Luke's Church of England School in Exeter stands out sharply against the Devon local authority average for secondary schools. Its Progress 8 score of 0.29 is well above the LA average of -0.09, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress than their peers across the county. That positive figure places the school 8th out of 43 similar schools in Devon, and nationally it sits in the top 27% of all state secondaries. The school's Attainment 8 score of 46.5 and the fact that 71.1% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and maths both reinforce this picture of strong performance. With 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these results are particularly notable and suggest the school is effective at supporting students from a range of backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHarts Lane, Exeter, Exeter, EX1 3RD
HeadteacherHarrison Littler
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils853
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity853 / 980 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Facilities

11
Astro TurfScience LabsDining HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumTheatrePlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingFootballGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersBadmintonHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseEco ClubNewspaperDramaOrchestraDebateBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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