Federation

At St Luke’s Church of England Primary School, we are proud to be part of a hard federation with Moreland Primary School. This means that while each school keeps its unique identity and character, we share one overarching Governing Body that provides strategic leadership and direction across both schools. This structure strengthens our ability to serve our children, families, and communities through a shared commitment to high standards, inclusive values, and long-term sustainability.
 

A hard federation is a formal agreement in which two or more schools operate under a single Governing Body. This is a legal structure that promotes deep collaboration, allowing schools to pool resources, share expertise, and work together more effectively for the benefit of every pupil.
 

As part of a hard federation, St Luke’s benefits in many ways:

• Shared expertise across both schools, improving teaching and learning

• Stronger leadership and a wider pool of experience

• More effective use of funding and facilities

• Enriched professional development for staff

• Greater resilience and innovation in school improvement

Importantly, this partnership supports our ability to live out our Christian vision with clarity and strength, rooted in the teachings of Jesus and brought to life through our everyday practice.

 

The Role of the Governing Body

The Governing Body leads with the responsibility of ensuring that the schools in our federation provide a high-quality, inclusive education. Governors are volunteers drawn from a range of backgrounds, including parents, staff, church representatives, and the wider community.

Their core responsibilities include:

• Setting the strategic direction for both schools

• Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of pupils and staff

• Overseeing financial performance and ensuring best use of resources

• Preserving and promoting the Christian distinctiveness of St Luke’s, in line with the SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) framework

The Governing Body is committed to ensuring that every child is nurtured and supported to thrive, and that St Luke’s remains a school where values and vision guide every decision.
 

Our Governing Committees

The Governing Body operates through focused committees that enable in-depth work on specific areas. Each committee supports school leaders, monitors progress, and ensures continuous improvement.

Federation Strategy Committee

This committee sets the long-term direction of the federation. It focuses on leadership capacity, school development planning, and opportunities to extend the partnership for the benefit of both schools.

Curriculum, Children, Performance and Standards Committee

This committee monitors the quality of education, the progress and outcomes of all pupils, safeguarding, and inclusion. It ensures that all children have access to a rich, balanced, and ambitious curriculum.

Finance and Premises Committee

This committee ensures resources are well-managed, budgets are robust, and our school sites are safe and fit for learning. It oversees capital projects, compliance, and sustainability.

Christian Ethos Committee

This is a key committee at St Luke’s – central to who we are and what we believe.

It upholds and celebrates the Christian distinctiveness of our school. The committee ensures our vision, shaped by the Good Samaritan parable, is deeply embedded in every aspect of school life. From curriculum design and worship to pastoral care and community outreach, the Christian Ethos Committee ensures that our L.I.F.E. principles—Love, Include, Flourish, Empower—are actively lived out.

The committee supports:

• Planning and evaluation of collective worship

• Faith development and spiritual wellbeing

• Deepening the impact of our Christian values and ethos

• Preparation and reflection for SIAMS inspection

• Close links with St Luke’s Church and the wider Christian community

This committee does not just preserve our Christian identity; it drives it forward, ensuring that St Luke’s remains a place where faith inspires action, and every child knows they are loved by God, valued, and capable of making a difference.

A School Where Faith and Learning Grow Together

Our place in the federation strengthens our ability to live our vision with purpose and consistency. It ensures that, rooted in love and guided by faith, we continue to build a school community where all can learn, belong, and become who they are meant to be. 

Partnership with The Lyceum School

We also partner informally with The Lyceum School, a dynamic co-educational independent school based in the heart of the City of London for children aged 4–11. The Lyceum is known for its rich, broad curriculum and exceptional STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) provision, delivered in purpose-built facilities including their specialist STEAM studio, science lab and creative learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity and problem-solving. As part of this partnership, our Year 3 class enjoy  and welcome their pupils to our school as well. These ongoing exchanges are designed to give our children hands-on exposure to Lyceum’s STEAM facilities and collaborative learning experiences, helping to broaden skills, spark creativity and deepen enthusiasm for science, technology and innovation.