St Luke's Church of England School
Exeter, EX1 3RD · Devon · secondary school
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14th of 40 secondary schools in Devon we can score, 41 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 — 6.6/10 against 819 of them, against 5.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.4 · 43 | 30% | 1.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.29 · 72 | 25% | 1.80 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.6 · 48 | 10% | 0.47 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.29 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 870 pupils against a stated capacity of 980. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Church of England School
Overview
St Luke's Church of England School is judged as 'Good' across all inspection categories. The report describes a calm environment where pupils are well prepared for their future choices and staff maintain high expectations. While the curriculum is robust and ambitious, the school faces challenges with pupil attendance and the depth of critical thinking in some subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "robust and ambitious," thoughtfully sequenced to ensure pupils acquire necessary skills and knowledge.
- Staff have "high-quality training" and use a consistent pedagogical approach, frequently checking understanding to help pupils secure knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with learning appropriately adapted and regular recall aiding memory.
- Reading interventions, such as phonics teaching, are "carefully matched" to individual needs, resulting in strong progress.
- The school actively prevents bullying through ambassador schemes and provides extensive enrichment, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and school productions.
Areas to improve
- "Too many pupils do not attend school regularly," requiring the trust and school to persist with robust systems to improve attendance for those with high absence rates.
- In some subjects, the structured curriculum provides "limited opportunities for pupils to think evaluatively," meaning they cannot discuss content with confidence or detail.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.5 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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