The St Lawrence Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Doncaster Road Scunthorpe Lincolnshire DN15 7DF |
| Phone | 01724842447 |
| Reference Number | 135674 |
The St Lawrence Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement, particularly in the quality of education and leadership and management. Although the school has notable strengths, such as a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to pupil well-being, there are weaknesses in curriculum design and assessment processes that hinder the delivery of a consistently good educational experience. While pupils generally feel safe and enjoy positive relationships with staff, the report indicates that the necessary improvements in curriculum and assessment have not been prioritized with enough urgency by the leadership team.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 806 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 54.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 93 | 167 |
| 8 | 90 | 73 | 163 |
| 9 | 77 | 85 | 162 |
| 10 | 85 | 67 | 152 |
| 11 | 83 | 79 | 162 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.1% |
| White, Other | 23% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to pupil well-being and safety
- Well understood core values of generosity, respect, and forgiveness
- Effective personal development curriculum covering important topics
- Good relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-prepared careers education and independent guidance
- Pupils celebrate diversity and learn about different cultures and faiths
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of education across subjects
- Weaknesses in curriculum design and assessment
- Lack of effective support for staff in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND
- Quality assurance processes do not accurately reflect school performance
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 75 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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