Devon
St Luke's Church of England School
GCSE results 2026: every Devon school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 45.6 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 45.6
- Attainment 8
- 42%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- +0.29
- Progress 8
- [0.07, 0.50]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
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Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 186 | 147 | 147 (100%) | 390 |
| September 2025 | 190 | 151 | 149 (99%) | 373 |
| September 2024 | 193 | 108 | 107 (99%) | 318 |
| September 2023 | 190 | 92 | 92 (100%) | 299 |
| September 2022 | 193 | 77 | 77 (100%) | 241 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Devon’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 125 | 45.6 | — | 42.4% | 12.8% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 162 | 45.3 | — | 50.6% | — | 61.7% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 180 | 46.5 | +0.29 | 47.2% | — | 75.0% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 46.7 | +0.33 | 49.7% | — | 60.9% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 171 | 47.1 | +0.27 | — | — | 62.0% | 4.3 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Devon for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 147401 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Harrison Littler |
| Trust | THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | EX1 3RD |
| Pupils | 853 |
| FSM eligible | 30.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD
https://stlukescofe.school/1392204600| DfE number | 4028 |
| UKPRN | 10084187 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2020 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2024 |