St Luke's CofE First School
About St Luke's CofE First School
St Luke's CofE First School in Redditch received a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in July 2024, a judgement that held steady from its previous inspection in January 2022. The school's overall effectiveness and quality of education both scored a 3, while leadership and management also remained at Requires Improvement. However, there are clear bright spots: early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all rated Good. This mixed picture suggests a school where the foundations for pupil wellbeing and early learning are solid, but where academic delivery and leadership oversight still need work. The school serves children from age 4 to 9, meaning there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to examine, as pupils leave before the end of primary. That makes the Ofsted breakdown the most informative academic metric available, and it points to a school in transition, with strengths in pastoral care and early years that have not yet translated into a higher overall rating.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: stlukesfirst.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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