St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
York, YO10 5BW · York · primary school
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30th of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 481 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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's 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%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an After School Fun Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 137 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the After School Fun Club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Lawrence’s Church of England Primary School is described as an “extremely welcoming and inclusive school” characterised by “warm relationships between staff and pupils.” The report highlights “excellent behaviour and conduct,” with pupils being “unfailingly polite and well mannered.” Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour, personal development, and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent behaviour” and are “highly considerate of others,” underpinned by school values of being ‘caring, considerate and courageous’.
- Reading is a high priority, with phonics taught effectively and a programme successfully adapted to support pupils with special educational needs and those new to English.
- The early years provision is Outstanding, with children making an “excellent start” and being “exceptionally well prepared for learning in Year 1.”
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” encouraging curiosity and effectively using local heritage in subjects like history and art.
- Staff workload is considered carefully, and parents are “extremely positive” about the “excellent pastoral care and support.”
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, “activity choices and resources are not matched specifically to the crucial knowledge that pupils need to learn,” hindering subject knowledge development.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 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
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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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