St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey
East Molesey, KT8 9DR · Surrey · primary school
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39th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
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 CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, cross-country running, and swimming, with a trip to the Royal Courts of Justice. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 309 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey
Overview
St Lawrence C of E Aided Junior School continues to be a good school, providing an aspirational environment where pupils behave exceptionally well and show great kindness. The report highlights a carefully designed ambitious curriculum that fosters deep subject understanding and high-quality work, supported by staff who maintain very high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "great kindness and consideration" and have a "deep-rooted knowledge of the school’s values."
- The school has "carefully designed its ambitious curriculum," enabling pupils to achieve well and recall number facts fluently.
- Staff "question pupils skilfully to check their understanding" and quickly identify gaps in learning to provide support.
- There is a "rich reading culture" where staff model strategies to help pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Parents are "very positive about the school," noting that high expectations and activities prepare pupils well for their next steps.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment well enough to ensure pupils remember previously learned material, meaning they do not always "recall important knowledge in the long term consistently well."
- Leaders should ensure assessment supports pupils in "retaining and recalling more of the knowledge and skills that they have previously learned."
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
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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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