SchoolScoresSt Luke's CofE School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Harts Lane, Exeter, EX1 3RD
01392 204600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
178 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Exeter comparisons use the 6 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Exeter | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 76 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 27% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 142 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 24% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Exeter. Higher than 21% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Exeter figures pool parents at the Exeter schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
162 pupils in this year group.
51% — 5 points above the Devon average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.3 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
151 pupils in this year group.
85% — 7 points below the Devon average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 85% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 23% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 74% | 56% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 85% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 186 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 147 |
| Of those, offered a place | 147 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 390 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.4% | 22.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 15.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Exeter. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 9.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Exeter. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.6% | 26.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 29.4 | 36.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 83% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Exeter. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- St James School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Peter's CofE Aided School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Exeter School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- The Maynard School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 61% A*/A at A level
- Isca Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Exeter Mathematics School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A- average A level grade
- Exeter Cathedral School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Clyst Vale Community College 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Hall School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
How did St Luke's CofE School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Luke's CofE School?
64% of the 178 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Luke's CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Luke's CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 147 families put St Luke's CofE School as their first choice for 186 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 147 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147401.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.