St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Hassocks, BN6 9UY · West Sussex · primary school
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84th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 4.9/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
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, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The school outperformed the national median of 7% for the higher standard, with 17.0% achieving it. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Create Space Studios, Yellow Brick Lab, Agnes M Dance, Wood & Wild, and Lego Therapy. Sports include KS1 and KS2 football, cricket, and tennis. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 599 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Overview
St Lawrence CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils "achieve well because they enjoy learning" and "thrive because they feel safe, respected and confident." The report highlights a "strong community" where staff build "warm and trusting" relationships, ensuring pupils feel "included, valued" and well-prepared for their next educational stage.
Strengths
- Staff in the early years "consistently maximise opportunities for children to learn" through high-quality interactions and clear vocabulary.
- The teaching of reading is identified as a "strength of the school," with a "robust early reading offer" helping pupils secure essential knowledge.
- Pupils demonstrate a "positive attitude to school," with attendance for most pupils "typically above national averages."
- Leaders provide a "broad and balanced curriculum" that prepares pupils well, with staff encouraging a "shared enjoyment of inquiry and learning."
- The school fosters a culture where bullying is "rare" and dealt with quickly, and pupils show "politeness and respect" towards peers and adults.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to refine their work to promote strong attendance and punctuality for all pupils," particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders should "continue to develop teachers' use of assessment within lessons" to make "increasingly precise curriculum and teaching decisions."
- Leaders recognise that adaptations for pupils with special educational needs are "not yet consistently embedded into classroom practice."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon 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 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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