A Swindon school which had previously been rates as in Special Measures has been given an overall rating of Good in its latest Ofsted inspection marking a dramatic turn around in a very short period of time at the school.
St Luke’s Academy has been rated Good across the four main criteria. These include the quality of education,behaviour and attitudes,personal development and leadership and management.
Reflecting this, inspectors said: “Senior leaders have established a new and strong vision for St Luke’s school. The trust, school leaders and staff all share its values. These have brought about a transformation of the school in a short period of time.”
“Staff say how much they ‘love’ the school and how well leaders support them[…] There is a strong sense of community centred on the learning and well-being of the pupils.”
Principal Judith Buckingham, who has been in post for two years now said that: “I am extremely proud of the staff who have worked so hard to move the school out of a long time designated as Special Measures to Good in the short space of two years.”
“The students at the school should take pride in their achievements and I am very grateful for the support of parents and carers who work so well with us.”
“I am absolutely delighted that the hard work of the staff at St Luke’s has been acknowledged and the school has now been judged to be a GOOD school.”
“We continue to be a highly committed staff who are determined to continue to drive standards at the school even higher.”
