St Luke's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils are rightly very proud of their school. They embody the ambition to 'live life in all its fullness', taking every opportunity to learn more. Classrooms are purposeful and alive with excited learning. Pupils are ambitious for themselves and those around them. Leaders and staff know every pupil exceptionally well. Pupils know this and feel valued and safe. The school is a calm and joyful place where everyone is respected. Differences are celebrated here, and pupils have a deep understanding of tolerance. They learn and play together with maturity and consideration of others. This means bullying is incredibly rare. However, leaders are continually alert to possible incidents and act quickly to resolve these. All pupils are well prepared for life beyond school. Leaders make sure pupils understand how to express their views, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils learn how to communicate very well and to debate theories such as the Big Bang respectfully. Local trips on the train and visits to the local residential home give pupils confidence and a strong sense of responsibility. At this school, pupils gain a powerful understanding of themselves and the world around them.

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