School insights
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SEND
The academic programme is intended to support pupils with SEND while stretching the most able.
“The School’s academic programme will be centred on the National Curriculum and reflect the ability range of pupils. It will be both demanding and encouraging, stretching the most able and gifted, and supporting those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, as appropriate.”
The Learning Support Department provides specialised support for neurodiverse pupils and those with learning differences.
“At Luckley, we offer outstanding support for neurodiverse students, with our Learning Support Department dedicated to enhancing opportunities and success for pupils with learning differences through specialised assistance.”
Pastoral
Every pupil has daily contact with a Form Tutor who monitors academic progress, social interactions and wellbeing and provides individualised support.
“Every pupil at Luckley has daily contact with their Form Tutor, who takes a close interest in their academic progress, social interactions, and overall well-being. Tutors build strong relationships with their pupils, ensuring that each child receives individualised support and guidance.”
The school commits to knowing and supporting pupils individually.
“Know and support pupils individually.”
Subject strengths
Sixth Form students have access to specialist science, music, performing arts, art and sports facilities.
“Sixth Form students also have access to the excellent facilities at Luckley House School, including state-of-the-art science laboratories, an outstanding music centre, stunning performing arts theatre, dedicated Sixth Form art studio and a well-equipped sports centre, with an All Weather pitch, fitness suite, fully sprung dance floor and climbing wall.”
Sixth Form students have access to science, music, performing arts, art and sports facilities.
“Sixth Form students also have access to the excellent facilities at Luckley House School, including state-of-the-art science laboratories, an outstanding music centre, stunning performing arts theatre, dedicated Sixth Form art studio and a well-equipped sports centre, with an All-Weather Pitch, fitness suite and climbing wall.”
Class size
The school identifies small class sizes and a strong community ethos as features that help pupils feel known and supported.
“Our dedicated staff, small class sizes, and strong community ethos create an environment where every child feels known, valued, and supported.”
Teaching is delivered in specialist small groups with individual tutor support.
“We pride ourselves on specialist, small-group teaching, with one-to-one support from tutors.”
Enrichment
The EPQ is a largely self-directed project involving planning, research and development of a student-selected topic.
“The EPQ allows students to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. You will choose a topic, then plan, research and develop your idea.”
Most students take three A Levels plus an EPQ.
“Most students will follow a three A Level programme plus an EPQ.”
Ethos
The Christian worldview supports individual dignity, responsibility, freedom, societal values, and an inclusive and diverse community.
“We adopt a Christian worldview as the basis of our understanding of [individual dignity](https://www.luckleyhouseschool.org/academic/life-skills/ "Life Skills"), responsibility, and freedom, and as the root of many of the most important societal values including democracy, liberty, and the rule of law. It also implies a commitment to an inclusive and diverse community.”
The school is founded on the values of love and service and seeks to prepare pupils to live well.
“Luckley House is built on the values of love and service and aims to equip pupils to live their lives well.”
Sixth form
Most students take three A Levels plus an EPQ.
“Most students will follow a 3 A Level programme plus an EPQ.”
More than 20 A Level subject choices are offered.
“We offer over 20 subject choices at A Level and details can be found on the Subjects section of the website.”
Admissions
Sixth Form applicants apply through the school's online registration form.
“Application for Sixth Form is made in the same way via the online [Registration Form](https://www.luckleyhouseschool.org/admissions/apply-for-a-place-at-luckley/).”
The Sixth Form admissions process includes predicted GCSE grades, a school reference, an interview, and a conditional offer following a satisfactory reference and successful interview.
“Upon receipt of this, a reference request will be sent to your current school which will include confirmation of your predicted GCSE grades. You will be sent details of our scholarship application process for Academic, Sport, Art, Drama and Music. An interview forms part of the process. For overseas candidates, this will be arranged as a video meeting. On receipt of a satisfactory reference and successful interview, you will receive a letter offering a conditional place, with a formal acceptance form. A Sixth Form planning sheet will be included which you should complete with details of subject choices.”
Destinations
Over the past five years, 90% of pupils progressed to their first-choice university, while others entered further education, took gap years or moved into employment.
“Over the past five years, 90% of our pupils have left us to study at their first choice university, with others choosing further education courses, gap years, or employment.”
Students secured places at top Russell Group universities and began apprenticeships.
“Our students worked with remarkable dedication, resilience, and ambition, and it is inspiring to see them securing places at top Russell Group universities and embarking on exciting apprenticeships.”
Results
The 2025 A Level cohort achieved the best grades in the school's history, with 11% A*, 35% A*-A, 70% A*-B, 89% A*-C, 95% A*-D and 100% A*-E.
“The grades secured by the A Level cohort of 2025 are the best in Luckley’s history (so far).”
The school celebrated its Year 11 pupils' 2025 GCSE results and credited their hard work and resilience.
“We are so proud of our Year 11 pupils for their hard work, resilience, and fantastic GCSE results in 2025. Congratulations to all!”
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