Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Uxbridge, UB8 3TH · Hillingdon · primary school
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39th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 2,421 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 395 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Overview
Cowley St Laurence Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The report highlights a calm, orderly environment with high expectations for behaviour and an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and benefit from a curriculum planned carefully in most subjects, allowing them to "know more and remember more over time."
- Early reading is "well planned and sequenced," with staff providing targeted support for those finding reading challenging.
- Staff are skilled in promoting language development in the early years, providing "rich opportunities for children to build up their vocabulary."
- The school maintains a "calm and orderly" atmosphere with a positive feel, where bullying is rare and resolved quickly.
- Leaders have successfully adapted the curriculum to address gaps in mathematical understanding following the pandemic.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not thought as carefully about the sequence of learning, meaning it is "not clear exactly what ideas and knowledge pupils need to be taught."
- Leaders should refine their curricular thinking in these subjects to provide teachers with greater clarity on how to "build up and deepen their knowledge securely."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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