The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 853
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Harrison Littler (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEllen Tinkham School
Special school · 538m away
Monkerton Community Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Whipton Barton Junior School
Primary · 881m away
Vranch House School
Independent · 996m away
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Willowbrook School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Stansfield Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Luke's Church of England School a selective school?
No. St Luke's Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
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 inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School currently has 853 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke's Church of England School take?
St Luke's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Luke's Church of England School?
St Luke's Church of England School is in Exeter, EX1 3RD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke's Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, St Luke's Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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