St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Church Stretton, SY6 6EX · Shropshire · primary school
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35th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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
Since the results for the expected standard sit below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils who are working towards that benchmark? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Overview
St Lawrence CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive environment where pupils are placed at the centre of decisions. The school leverages its idyllic location to provide an extensive outdoor and adventurous curriculum, fostering a strong love of the great outdoors and high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with staff delivering it with expertise to enable good progress.
- There is a "strong focus on developing a love of reading," with most pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils benefit from a "vast array of sporting opportunities" and an ambitious PE curriculum, with almost all able to swim before leaving.
- The school promotes inclusion effectively, ensuring pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum as their peers and receive excellent pastoral support.
- Children in the early years get off to a "great start," being well prepared for the school’s active ethos and clear expectations.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils who have fallen behind with reading are not catching up quickly enough because books are not always well matched to their needs.
- The school should ensure these pupils receive the help they need to become fluent readers, as mismatched books impede fluency.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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