St Laurence CofE Primary School
Nottingham, NG10 1DR · Derbyshire · primary school
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141st of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 4.3/10 against 1,984 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 26% | 0.91 |
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, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about St Laurence CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a place where it is ‘always so joyful’, feeling safe and proud of their achievements. Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and learning, with parents praising the school’s ‘lovely family feel’ and strong communication. The report highlights effective teaching in core subjects and robust support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and respect those who are different, with bullying being ‘not tolerated’.
- Reading instruction is precise, with daily phonics sessions and immediate support ensuring pupils acquire a ‘wide vocabulary’.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘well planned’, allowing pupils to build understanding securely and confidently use mathematical vocabulary.
- Staff provide ‘high-quality support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as others.
- Leaders are ‘considerate of staff’s well-being and workload’, resulting in staff being ‘overwhelmingly positive’ about support received.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in subjects such as art, design technology, and modern foreign languages is ‘not sufficiently well planned and sequenced’, meaning key knowledge is not clearly identified across year groups.
- Leaders should ensure curriculum plans in these subjects are ‘as ambitious as other subjects’ so pupils remember important knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a ‘strong culture of vigilance’, thorough record-keeping, and staff who pass concerns on quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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