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St Luke's CofE First School
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St Luke's CofE First School
- Primary
- Redditch B97 4NU
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Based on the inspection date: 02 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn to read from day one; phonics teaching is consistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Learning sequences have been revised; pupils know and can do more.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some weakest readers lack sufficient support for fluency and comprehension.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are inclusive, and uphold school values.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils learn to read by the end of key stage 1; weakest readers struggle with fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Not sufficient support for weakest readers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are better supported, but support plans need more precision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School teaches pupils to keep themselves safe both in real life and online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support their children receive and encourage others to choose the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are regularly invited to find out how to support their children at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Varied activities like sign language, mindfulness, and dodgeball clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are well-trained and feel supported by the school's leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils link what they remember to new learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff assess pupil learning effectively in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff face challenges in supporting the weakest readers.
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St Luke's CofE First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 137 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The St Luke's C.E. First School serves a large population and is located in the centre of Redditch. Reception through Year 4 are taught in single-age year groups at our one-form entrance school. We have a high staff to student ratio, with up to 30 students in each class. Our Christian ethos is something we take great pride in as a Church of England school. We are a joyful, loving school with a family-like atmosphere, and our curriculum is based on Christian principles. The children and staff at St Luke's care for themselves and for one another and, through their understanding of the Christian faith, they learn how values can guide and sustain them in life. The engaging curriculum we provide helps students get ready for the next level of learning, and St. Luke's students consistently make progress in their academic studies. We want to thank you for visiting our school website and invite you to come see us in person to learn more about St. Luke's.
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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 |
C-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-9 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 0.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Luke's CofE First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1