St Luke's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 March 2023

Pupils' pure joy in attending this school shines through in their warm smiles, cheery waves and joyful laughter. They are extremely proud to be part of the St Luke's family. They trust the staff implicitly. Pupils know that adults are on their side, ready to help them when they face difficulties, or to cheer them on when they experience success. Pupils feel safe and well looked after. Pupils' strong appreciation of diversity runs like a golden thread from the early years to Year 6. Pupils look beyond the outward appearance and beliefs of others to see the person inside. They do not indulge in name-calling because someone is different. Indeed, they are absolutely adamant that such unkindness does not happen in their school. If it does, or if bullying should occur, leaders deal with these incidents very well. Leaders expect pupils to behave well and to give of their best in all that they do. Pupils value their education. They work hard, listen attentively and show respect to their teachers and to each other. Overall, most pupils achieve well. Pupils relish meeting visitors to the school and they enjoy a broad range of trips. Such events open their eyes to the wonders of the world, while helping them to aim high for their future. They are well prepared for the next steps in their lives.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the key knowledge that pupils must know in order to unlock future learning is unclear. Sometimes, pupils' learning is superficial because they cover too much subject content. This makes it difficult for them to make links with what they already know and can do. Leaders should refine the curriculum design in these remaining subjects. This is so that teachers know exactly what knowledge must be taught, emphasised and recalled in order for pupils to gain a deep body of knowledge over time.
• At times, the curriculum does not help some pupils in key stage 1 to gain the fundamental knowledge and skills that should be fully secure by the end of Year 2. This means that some gaps in learning linger into key stage 2. Leaders should ensure that the key stage 1 curriculum enables pupils to make the best possible start when they enter Year 3.

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