St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 2JX · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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52nd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 7.8/10 against 1,740 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Laurence Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
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 216 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Laurence Catholic Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils thrive in an ‘inclusive and friendly’ environment where they develop a ‘strong appreciation of diversity’ and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘coherently sequenced’, with clear steps that help pupils build ‘secure learning’.
- Teachers use ‘effective’ questioning and regular checks to address gaps in knowledge, ensuring most pupils learn well.
- Reading provision is ‘carefully considered’, with daily phonics and targeted support ensuring most pupils become ‘competent readers’ by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘identified quickly’ and supported to learn alongside peers or through personalised plans.
- Leaders and governors maintain ‘robust systems’ to quality assure and challenge school leaders, while staff feel ‘valued’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not ‘appropriately adapted’ to meet the needs of all pupils, and activities do not always enable them to achieve curriculum aims.
- A small number of pupils do not meet high behavioural expectations, occasionally disrupting learning; the school must adjust its approach to support these pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
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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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