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Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Lancaster LA1 2JH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children are taught to read as soon as they start in the Reception class.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. Pupils enjoy their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not check often enough how well pupils are remembering phonics knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils are enthusiastic about the books that they read.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and are polite and well-mannered.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils who fall behind in phonics are not identified quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify additional needs quickly and work with a range of agencies to support pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that adults will keep them safe and bullying is dealt with immediately by leaders.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to help keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school and appreciate the efforts of the new leadership team.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the many clubs and activities that they are offered in school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers strive to make lessons interesting.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers design engaging and memorable activities that help pupils know and remember more.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, assessment strategies are not used well by teachers to check what pupils already know.
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About Us
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 200 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Skerton A Church of England school, St Luke's has strong ties to St Luke's Church in Skerton.
We provide an education that is entrenched in Anglican heritage and Christian values for students and families in the neighbourhood.
Our goal is to offer students a top-notch curriculum that will pique their interest in and desire to develop a connection with God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit sent to live among us.
All students will develop abilities through an inquiry-based approach at our school, which will lead to the development of cogent knowledge and understanding of religion and spirituality.
A well-known and motivating aspect of our school is our connection to St. Luke's Church.
Our Bible verse, "Love your neighbour as yourself," from Luke 10:27, serves as an inspiration for children, parents, and the community.
As a result of being anchored in Christian narrative, our Christian Values are connected to biblical stories.
Along with British Values, PSHE, and learning skills, these are taught.
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We provide an education that is entrenched in Anglican heritage and Christian values for students and families in the neighbourhood.
Our goal is to offer students a top-notch curriculum that will pique their interest in and desire to develop a connection with God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit sent to live among us.
All students will develop abilities through an inquiry-based approach at our school, which will lead to the development of cogent knowledge and understanding of religion and spirituality.
A well-known and motivating aspect of our school is our connection to St. Luke's Church.
Our Bible verse, "Love your neighbour as yourself," from Luke 10:27, serves as an inspiration for children, parents, and the community.
As a result of being anchored in Christian narrative, our Christian Values are connected to biblical stories.
Along with British Values, PSHE, and learning skills, these are taught.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 5 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 17 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
