St Lukes Academy

We are looking for employers who can offer work experience placements for our Year 10 pupils for 3-5 days from 7th-11th July 2025 inclusive, across all sectors, in an on-site setting in Swindon. If you are able to help, please email CraigKent@stlukes.swindon.sch.uk

Some interesting and quirky designs using the STEM lego in DT with Yr7 students today!

Congratulations to 7B who were this week's Attendance Hero's with the highest attendance for the week, narrowly beating 8B! Due to Easter they will keep the cup for 3 weeks until the next attendance challenge winner is announced!

Year 10 Harvey has captured the Capybara! Fantastic start Harvey. #marwellzoo

Fantastic piece of writing from Callum in 7B. Using Subordinating conjunctions to make complex sentences about an island

In Science this week the year 10's are wrapping up their BTEC forensic science unit. Part of the qualification states they need to analyze evidence from a simulated crime scene. Here we have pathologist Shane examining some remains!

Another fantastic effort from the staff at St. Luke's Academy wearing red in support of Red Nose Day 👏👏

Thomas passionately writing about slavery in English

Developing vocabulary in food tech using our senses, to describe textures and then a firm favourite activity where we guessed the flavour of crisps from their smell then taste.

Kacper in Yr7 has shown some real flair in DT since joining St. Luke's. Today showing great control on the lathe.

Catering options practicing dishes ready for their 2 course final assessment. Mastering Choux pastry and sauce making.

In Science this week - Our budding year 10 forensic scientists Zeon and Shane, are using microscopes to analyse skin cell samples.

This term sees Yr10A have the opportunity to take on the outdoors as part of Expedition skills. Their first mission was to find and build a camp area suitable for spending the night. Session 2 was an orienteering adventure requiring map reading to work out the coded words.

Celebrating St. David's day this week in Forest school our year 9’s have been making Welsh cakes over an open fire!

Jammin' and a rockin' in music club during enrichment this week! 🎸🎹

A great effort from the staff today for World Book Day!! #WorldBookDay #literacy #readingforpleasure

It was fantastic to welcome Cardo construction to school this week. Pupils were given an insight into the construction world of work and the opportunities it could hold for them. We are looking forward to working on projects with Cardo in the near future.

Teaching year 9, how to make a homemade pestle and mortar to crush the peppercorns for the peppercorn sauce to go with steak and sweet potato fries. Michelin star food!

Harvey in Yr10 has completed some outstanding artwork based on the artist Sarah Taylor. Well done Harvey!

Year 9 pupils have been exploring the work of street artist ROA. Diego has created a fantastic pencil copy as part of his research

Huge congratulations to our amazing students from Yr7-11. They have been awarded certificates and vouchers for their excellent attitude to morning literacy. Well done on your hard work!