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St Luke's Catholic Academy
Goodgraded 13/12/2023Ages 3–11239 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Luke's Catholic Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 239 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/12/2023, St Luke's Catholic Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Harlow can view St Luke's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/12/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence8.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language58.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-37%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)0%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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