St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Leeside Avenue Southdene Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 9QX |
| Phone | 01515464733 |
| Reference Number | 104461 |
St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School has maintained its effective standards since the last inspection, demonstrating a commitment to academic success and strong relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils are confident and engaged learners who perform well across a range of subjects. The school has successfully embedded a new phonics program and bolstered its broader curriculum, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs, have the support they need to thrive. While the school excels in various areas, there are opportunities for improvement in ensuring that all teachers reinforce learning from previous years effectively. The governing body shows strong commitment to the school but lacks oversight in some areas, which affects its ability to hold the school accountable thoroughly. This inspection marks the first ungraded evaluation since the school was previously rated as good in May 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 375 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.8%
Girls: 51.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 2 | 22 | 31 | 53 |
| 3 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 4 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 5 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and supportive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective phonics program leading to fluent reading skills.
- Robust curriculum that caters to the needs of all students.
- Quick identification of additional needs for pupils.
- High priority on improving pupil attendance.
- Encouragement of pupils' aspirations for future careers.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils to recall and build upon prior knowledge.
- Gaps in the knowledge and skills of the governing body affecting accountability.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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