St Luke's CofE First School, Redditch

In its own words: "As St Luke’s, we believe it is important for our children to feel, experience and appreciate the ‘specialness’ of our church, so throughout the year we visit the Bridge Church at significant times in the Christian calendar, such as Christmas and Easter."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, governors and staff I am delighted to welcome you to St Luke’s Church of England First School. Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our wonderful school and what makes it such a special place!"

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Luke's CofE First School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Luke's CofE First School are The Vaynor First School (0.6 miles, Good); Oak Hill First School (0.8 miles); Holyoakes Field First School (0.9 miles, Good); and Webheath Academy Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 60% maths).

St Luke's CofE First School is one of 11 schools run by Shires Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

54.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (32%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 12 (8.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Redditch Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pool Bank (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 300 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.

The secondary schools closest to St Luke's CofE First School are Walkwood Church of England Middle School (0.6 miles), St Bede's Catholic Middle School (0.9 miles), Birchensale Middle School (0.9 miles) and Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile).