Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
Stafford, ST20 0ET · Staffordshire · primary school
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33rd of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,013 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, sports acrobatics, chess, and gardening clubs, as well as cross-country and football teams.
Getting in
The published school roll is 309 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils preparing for secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
Overview
Gnosall St Lawrence CoE Primary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a "welcoming and caring" environment where pupils are happy and well-behaved. Leaders have placed reading at the heart of the curriculum, fostering a strong passion for literature, while staff provide high-quality training and support. The school benefits from a "formidable team" of governors and trust leaders who ensure effective safeguarding and staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils display "marvellous manners" and take on responsibilities such as being school ambassadors and "courageous advocates" for charity.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff establishing clear routines that help children get off to a "flying start".
- Reading is prioritised through regular assessments, effective support for struggling pupils, and initiatives like the school-led ‘reading challenge’.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious", helping pupils to "know more, remember more and achieve well".
- Staff provide enriching experiences, including forest school and the ‘global goals’ initiative, to build character and personal development.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are refining the specific knowledge pupils need to know; currently, pupils are not yet remembering their learning well enough in these areas.
- Leaders need to ensure staff understand these curriculum changes so they can deliver each subject effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" pervading the school and leaders being "relentless in their approach to keeping children safe".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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