Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Alton, GU34 2BY · Hampshire · primary school
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137th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,275 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With the recent inspection using the new framework, which specific areas received the highest grades? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Overview
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School is fulfilling the "Expected standard" across all inspected categories, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, behave well, and make consistent progress within an "ambitious and well sequenced" curriculum. Leaders demonstrate a clear strategic direction and maintain high expectations for both staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with most reaching expected standards in reading and making good progress in writing and mathematics.
- Attendance is consistently close to or above national figures, supported by "well-targeted strategies" and positive relationships with families.
- Behaviour is excellent; classrooms are described as "calm, orderly and purposeful," with pupils showing respect and kindness.
- Inclusion is effective, with barriers to learning identified quickly and support provided without delay for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Staff enjoy working at the school, feeling "valued and supported," while governors provide appropriate challenge and monitor progress carefully.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure expectations for spelling and handwriting are applied consistently across all subjects.
- Assessment must be used more effectively to identify and address gaps in knowledge quickly.
- Adaptations to support learning and the outdoor early years provision require further development for consistency and impact.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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