Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Manningtree, CO11 2FR · Essex · primary school
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183rd of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 the 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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%. An inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils "achieve well" and that the school is fulfilling the "expected standard" of education. Leaders have established a "close-knit community feel" where pupils are "proud to be a part of the Lawford family." The inspection confirms that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" in national tests, often performing above national averages, with strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Attendance is high, with "low" overall and persistent absence, supported by a clear approach to identifying concerns.
- Behaviour is positive; pupils "cooperate with each other," bullying is "rare," and lessons are "typically free from disruption."
- The curriculum is "clearly sequenced," and staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- There is a "broad and exciting" enrichment offer, including clubs and trips, which helps "ignite aspirations for pupils' life after school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure work and support are "more precisely matched to pupils’ prior knowledge and starting points."
- Teaching should "consistently support pupils to improve their handwriting, grammar, punctuation and spelling" across all subjects.
- Leaders and governors should use monitoring to "identify where to adjust their strategies and priorities for future school improvement."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," noting an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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