St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, BH9 1LG · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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38th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 2,365 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Woodland Wednesdays, Fiddly Fingers Club, Art Club, Netball, Football, and the Girls Football Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 392 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes pupils as receiving a "rapidly improving education" following decisive action by the trust to tackle weaknesses. While expectations for achievement and behaviour have risen, leading to better attitudes and work quality, inconsistencies remain in teaching across the wider curriculum and in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "coherent and well sequenced," with a strong focus on reading, writing, and mathematics that has raised achievement.
- Early years provision is effective, with children making a "much sharper start to school" and quickly learning phonics.
- Personal development is good, supported by a "well-sequenced personal, social and health education programme" and enrichment activities.
- Teachers’ higher expectations are driving "increasing resilience and effort" and higher quality work, particularly among younger pupils.
Areas to improve
- Staff lack sufficient subject knowledge in some areas, hindering consistent teaching; the school must ensure adequate professional development.
- Subject leadership in the wider curriculum is underdeveloped, preventing accurate evaluation and consistent pupil progress across all subjects.
- Teaching is not always adapted well enough to meet individual needs, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils do not always show respect or kindness to peers, with "low-level incidents of unkindness" still affecting too many.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 13% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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