St Laurence School
Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ · Wiltshire · secondary school
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9th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 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 704 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.4 · 51 | 30% | 1.53 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.45 · 82 | 25% | 2.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.45 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Anti-bullying Ambassadors, Literacy Leaders, Green Group, Peer Mentoring, Wiltshire Youth Councilor, Gender Sexuality Alliance, and Male Mental Health groups. Sports include Cross Country and Dodgeball, while arts features Connect Magazine. Trips visit Campwell Farm, Black Rock, New York, Berlin, Zanzibar, Normandy, and Paris. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,378 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,380. 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 to maintain progress given the recent inspection date? What specific support is available for
What Ofsted said about St Laurence School
Overview
St Laurence School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel well supported. Leaders maintain high expectations, creating a calm environment where pupils behave well and take pride in their work. The curriculum is broadly structured, with particular strength in the sixth form and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "well structured" curriculum that is "broad and academic," with teachers possessing "good subject knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through careful planning and adaptations.
- The sixth form offers an "ambitious curriculum" that motivates students, alongside an "effective core programme" promoting personal development.
- A "well-developed careers programme" ensures pupils are "well prepared for the next stages of their education."
- Staff are described as working in a "happy place," with leaders providing strong support for staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is "less developed," meaning leaders have not identified specific knowledge goals, leading to pupils not easily recalling what they have learned.
- Leaders should help teachers develop strategies to ensure pupils "know more and remember more" across all areas of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding," well-trained staff, and prompt communication systems that help identify issues quickly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.3 |
| 2024/25 | 54.5 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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