St Luke's School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crouch Hall Lane Redbourn St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 7ET |
| Phone | 01582626727 |
| Reference Number | 117671 |
St Luke's School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a requires improvement status to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a caring and safe environment where pupils are able to value each other's uniqueness and celebrate diversity. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the varying and complex needs of the pupils, which enables them to achieve a range of qualifications by the time they leave. The leadership team, including the executive headteacher and governors, is effectively moving the school forward in its journey of continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.98%
Girls: 32.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | 32 | 15 | 47 |
| 8 | 29 | 13 | 42 |
| 9 | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| 10 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| 11 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.8% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme.
- Strong support for pupils with diverse needs.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Effective use of phonics to teach reading.
- Well-planned trips and experiences enhance learning.
- Consistent and effective behaviour management.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff are still developing their subject knowledge.
- New curriculum documentation in foundation areas is not yet fully understood by all staff.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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