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St Luke's Primary School
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St Luke's Primary School
- Primary
- Brighton and Hove BN2 9ZF
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Results of national screening in phonics are higher than in most other schools due to very effective teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ results in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 are much higher than in most other schools.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that written feedback given to pupils consistently advises them how to improve their work further.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are very high across the school.
Support for Falling Behind: The inspectors observed many aspects of supervision and support for pupils who need extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, and they feel safe and happy in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make faster progress than in most other schools due to very well-matched teaching and support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand different types of bullying and know how to protect themselves, with an anti-bullying policy preventing bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, and the school's ethos ensures that pupils treat all people with equal respect.
Parent Feedback: A very large majority of parents expressed overwhelmingly positive views about the achievements made by pupils at the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and staff are extremely positive about behaviour, raising no serious concerns.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are set targets relating to improvements in teaching quality and professional development which relate both to the school improvement priorities and teachers' own ambitions.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' strong ability to meet individual pupils' needs has led to excellent pupil progress and achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some feedback does not consistently advise pupils on improving their work further.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Performance management links decisions about pay awards to high standards in pupils' results and progress.
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About Us
St Luke's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 627 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Lukes will be a kind, loving, and joyful school where everyone has a voice and their abilities are encouraged. It will strive for excellence and continuous improvement with an unwavering sense of optimism, reflection, and ambition. Our community will be centred around the school. Throughout the school day and beyond, it will creatively involve all of its members, promoting their wellbeing, and providing guidance to everyone who requires it. We will dismantle barriers, confront inequity, and motivate kids to become lifelong learners through clear, shared ideals and an inclusive vision.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 101 | 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 | 77% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 5.47% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 107 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 97 | 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 | 79% 8 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 4 | 8.86% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 105 3 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 101 | 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 | 71% 10 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 7.6% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 108 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 98 | 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 | 81% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.6% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Luke's Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
