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St Luke's CofE Primary School
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Islington EC1V 3SJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Significant changes to the teaching of reading and phonics have raised pupils鈥� achievement.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy the range of books and the reading road map encourages them to read.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more work on boys' writing across the curriculum and expanding vocabulary in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional sessions for selected pupils and tailored support for disadvantaged pupils are in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy playtimes, and instances of bullying are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: School adapts the curriculum well to meet the needs of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school; any problems are sorted out by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are high quality, and the school collaborates closely with outside agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoke highly about the leadership of the school and appreciate the activities available.
Parental Involvement: Coffee morning workshops help parents understand e-safety and support reading at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils and parents appreciate the many activities available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received training to improve their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment information shows significant improvements in pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide feedback to improve teaching where necessary.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Feedback to boys in some classes does not challenge them enough.
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About Us
St Luke's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 219 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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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We hope you enjoy exploring our website, where you can learn about some of the features that made our school "excellent" in 2006 and 2009 as well as the "very strong" support for cultural, moral, social, and spiritual growth that Ofsted saw in 2013.
The values of faith, hope, and love are pervasive at St. Luke's, a joyful and compassionate school.
Our school's motto at St. Luke's is "always seeking improvement," which refers to our dedication to making improvements to our school so that we may give our students the finest possible education and the most interesting possibilities.
We are really proud of our exceptional kids.
St. Luke's is unique because of the children, and we are proud of all they have accomplished.
Our structured "Learning for Life" programme, which is based on fundamental Christian principles, helps youngsters develop their capacity for friendship, trust, gratitude, endurance, compassion, and service.
Currently, St Luke's and Moreland Primary School are affiliated.
By offering the best education possible throughout both campuses, we hope to serve the community within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise.
This is the main goal of the federation鈥攖o unite the two outstanding, prosperous, and joyful schools that make up the heart of the EC1 neighbourhood.
Both schools place a high value on high-quality teaching and learning as well as consistency in practise. Staff members work hard in partnership to increase their own potential for success.
You are cordially invited to visit St Luke's to learn for yourself what a wonderful school it is, and I heartily recommend it.
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The values of faith, hope, and love are pervasive at St. Luke's, a joyful and compassionate school.
Our school's motto at St. Luke's is "always seeking improvement," which refers to our dedication to making improvements to our school so that we may give our students the finest possible education and the most interesting possibilities.
We are really proud of our exceptional kids.
St. Luke's is unique because of the children, and we are proud of all they have accomplished.
Our structured "Learning for Life" programme, which is based on fundamental Christian principles, helps youngsters develop their capacity for friendship, trust, gratitude, endurance, compassion, and service.
Currently, St Luke's and Moreland Primary School are affiliated.
By offering the best education possible throughout both campuses, we hope to serve the community within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise.
This is the main goal of the federation鈥攖o unite the two outstanding, prosperous, and joyful schools that make up the heart of the EC1 neighbourhood.
Both schools place a high value on high-quality teaching and learning as well as consistency in practise. Staff members work hard in partnership to increase their own potential for success.
You are cordially invited to visit St Luke's to learn for yourself what a wonderful school it is, and I heartily recommend it.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 0-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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% | 57.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 9.09% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above 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 | 104 2 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 91 | 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 | 74% 17 | 61.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 12.66% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 102 3 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 88 | 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 | 57% 13 | 60.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 14.11% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 91 | 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 | 70% | 59.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 12.44% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1