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St Luke's Church of England School

Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD

Good

Inspected 14 May 2024

Good
Ofsted
45.6
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
853
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About St Luke's Church of England School

St Luke's Church of England School is an academy sponsor led in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 853 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 (2025/26). 29.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Devon →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
853 / 980 (87%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
14 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.2%
Free school meals
12.8%
EAL
2.9%
SEN support
14.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.6
Attainment 8
125 pupils
42.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
65.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%
Sustained destination
76%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%
Overall absence
30.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

49.84
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24
17.1
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
13.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
£50,280
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,415 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
11
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,152
Spend per pupil
£7,865
Income per pupil
56%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD
Phone
01392204600
Principal
Harrison Littler

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School is an academy sponsor led in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does St Luke's Church of England School have?
St Luke's Church of England School has 853 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Luke's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke's Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).
How does St Luke's Church of England School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at St Luke's Church of England School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 in 2025/26.
Is St Luke's Church of England School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Luke's Church of England School is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School is located at Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD.

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