Founded in 1865, it remained in Hyde Park Road in Southsea until it was closed and replaced by Ark Charter Academy which opened in 2009. We decided to dive back into The News archives and pick 39 throwback pictures from the school. Can you spot yourself?
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These children were actually glad to back at lessons when St Luke's School reopened in late September 1939 Photo: a
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St Luke's School choir in the Wesley Central Hall, Portsmouth. Photo: -
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Then shadow schools minister Nick Gibb(second left) is shown around St Luke's School by head teacher Krysia Butwilowska(left) and deputy head Ewan Scott(right) in September 2008. Photo: Steve Reid