St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Lechlade, GL7 3AU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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89th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 — 5.1/10 against 4,217 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access instrumental lessons, drama lessons, and choir, alongside a breakfast club and after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 151 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are polite, courteous, and demonstrate positive learning attitudes. Leaders have created a well-designed curriculum that addresses knowledge gaps from the pandemic, with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit high attendance and enjoy school, living out Christian values such as friendship.
- Relationships between pupils and adults are strong, with pupils reporting no bullying and knowing who to speak to with concerns.
- The teaching of mathematics is strong, with pupils accurately applying knowledge to problem-solving and reasoning tasks.
- Staff receive effective professional development support, with leaders maintaining realistic expectations and manageable workloads.
- The school promotes high-quality spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, including specific support for pupils from armed forces families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils consistently apply phonic knowledge to improve spelling accuracy from the early years into Year 1 and beyond.
- In a few subjects, the sequence of learning is not yet fully embedded; leaders should ensure teachers use assessments to accurately check what pupils have remembered and can do across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a culture of vigilance, providing regular staff training, and ensuring robust recruitment systems are in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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