Mr Luke Payton

Job TitleHeadteacher and Person in Charge of Catholic Life

After having started his career in an outstanding secondary school and progressing to the role of Assistant Principal, Luke became Vice Principal of St Bede’s Catholic Middle School in 2015 to begin his journey as a Catholic Leader.

Since then, he has been Head of School at St Bede’s and Deputy Principal at St Augustine’s Catholic High School, an outstanding High School and Teaching School. Luke is a Specialist Leader of Education with specialisms in MFL, Behaviour, PSHE and Initial Teacher Training.

Luke was previously the Data Protection Officer for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic MAC. As well as having experience as a MAC Director, Luke has been a Governor at an Alternative Provision setting and a Primary school in Special Measures. Luke is passionate about Catholic education and securing the best provision and outcomes for all young people.