St Luke's Primary School
URN: 114374 • Brighton BN2 9ZF
Overview
- Name
- St Luke's Primary School
- URN
- 114374
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Wattam (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273675080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queens Park Rise, Brighton BN2 9ZF
Summary
St Luke's Primary School is a mixed community school located in Brighton, with a current enrolment of 625 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a caring and vibrant learning environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning and become confident, independent learners. The Head Teacher, Simon Wattam, highlights the importance of children's voices in the educational process, ensuring that they are supported in articulating their thoughts and opinions.
The school's curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and care among students. Through a distinctive approach to teaching, St Luke's promotes active and practical learning opportunities that engage pupils in meaningful experiences. The school also prioritises social justice and encourages children to understand their responsibilities within the community.
St Luke's is committed to providing strong pastoral support, helping children grow into well-rounded individuals. The school values inclusivity and aims to create a supportive community where every child's achievements are celebrated. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their children's educational journey.
The school's curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and care among students. Through a distinctive approach to teaching, St Luke's promotes active and practical learning opportunities that engage pupils in meaningful experiences. The school also prioritises social justice and encourages children to understand their responsibilities within the community.
St Luke's is committed to providing strong pastoral support, helping children grow into well-rounded individuals. The school values inclusivity and aims to create a supportive community where every child's achievements are celebrated. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their children's educational journey.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- A few useful SEND website links (sen)
- SEND in a Nutshell (sen)
- -- How are resources allocated and matched to my child's special educational needs? (sen)
- -- How does St Luke's plan support for pupils with special educational needs? (sen)
- SEN Parent Group (sen)
- SEND Glossary (sen)
- St Luke's SEN Information Report (sen)
- -- What kinds of Special Educational Needs (SEN) does St Luke's cater for? (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Downs Infant School (70.1)
- Saltdean Primary School (68.5)
- Balfour Primary School (67.9)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School (66.5)
- Patcham Junior School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 625
- Boys
- 332
- Girls
- 293
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-10-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 625 | 332 | 293 | 630 | 18.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 627 | 329 | 298 | 630 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 628 | 329 | 299 | 630 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 628 | 329 | 299 | 630 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 627 | 341 | 286 | 630 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 629 | 342 | 287 | 630 | 12.40 |
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