St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Rushden, NN10 9LL · Bedford · primary school
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32nd of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 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 — 4.4/10 against 2,737 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Musical Theatre club, learn steel pans and violin, and join the school choir and Young Voices. They perform in music concerts, Nativities, and the Year 6 Leavers play. Trips include visits to the Frontier Centre, Condover Hall, and the Yorkshire Dales.
Getting in
The published school roll is 123 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the arts and music provisions integrated into the daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "very well prepared for the next stages of their lives." The report highlights a "warm and caring" environment with strong leadership that has made a "marked difference to the lives of pupils." While most areas meet the expected standard, personal development is rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "carefully considered personal, social and health education curriculum" that helps them understand risks and develop resilience.
- Staff know pupils well as individuals, allowing them to spot when a pupil is "not themselves" and provide timely emotional support.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" and adapted for mixed-age classes, with teachers using subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met effectively through clear systems that remove barriers to learning.
- Governors provide appropriate support and "challenge to leaders" to ensure provision continues to improve.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching enables pupils to "understand and apply writing skills confidently," strengthening grammar, spelling, and composition across the curriculum.
- Leaders should sustain improvements in attendance, particularly for the small number of pupils who still do not attend regularly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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