St Laurence CofE Primary School
Ludlow, SY8 1TP · Shropshire · primary school
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10th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,195 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% 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 (8.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Laurence CofE Primary School
Overview
This is a ‘happy and welcoming school’ where leaders and staff maintain high expectations, helping all pupils to ‘learn and develop well’. The report describes an inclusive community where pupils are ‘valued as individuals’ and enjoy a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares them effectively for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘articulate and confident speakers’, supported by a strong emphasis on oral fluency and enrichment activities such as ‘philosophy’ sessions and clubs.
- Early reading is taught well, with children learning phonics immediately; most become ‘fluent and confident readers quickly’, and those with difficulties receive ‘immediate help’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are taught well, with staff identifying needs quickly and adapting activities to meet specific requirements.
- The school fosters a positive ethos where pupils ‘treat each other with kindness and respect’, and parents describe the school as a ‘big family’.
- Leaders have a ‘clear and ambitious vision’ shared by the wider community, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development.
Areas to improve
- The Nursery’s physical environment and equipment are ‘rather outdated’, limiting their use as effective tools for learning; the school should ensure it is ‘better equipped and suitably organised’.
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum delivery has not been monitored closely enough, leading to variability; subject leaders must ‘carefully monitor the quality of teaching’ to ensure consistent standards.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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