St Luke's Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 July 2022

Pupils enjoy attending the school. They say that it has improved over the last two years. They like that it has become calmer and quieter, and this is helping them to learn more. They like the staff, trust them and, as a result, feel able to talk with them. Pupils value the rewards systems, and these motivate them to behave well. Leaders have introduced a new curriculum and now have high expectations of pupils. For some pupils this is the first time that they have enjoyed learning and made progress. Pupils describe how this is building their confidence and self-belief. Pupils feel safe in the school. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly and well. Staff are well trained in the management of behaviour. Incidents of poor behaviour are rare and managed with skill and care. There are a wide range of activities offered beyond the classroom and these are very popular. Pupils successfully engage in a wide variety of work experience opportunities. Staff say how much they 'love' the school and how well leaders support them. Staff work well together. There is a strong sense of community centred on the learning and well-being of the pupils.

What the school should improve

• Some areas of the curriculum, for example, science, do not set out with enough clarity what pupils need to learn and in what order. As a result, some pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable in these areas. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is carefully planned in all subjects so that pupils' learning builds on their prior knowledge.

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