St Laurence School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England/Christian |
| Address | Ashley Road Bradford-on-Avon Wiltshire BA15 1DZ |
| Phone | 01225309500 |
| Reference Number | 137057 |
St Laurence School continues to be recognized as a good educational institution, with strong leadership that prioritizes both academic and personal development for students. High expectations from leaders ensure that pupils feel safe, behave well, and enjoy attending school, supported by a well-structured curriculum that includes practical learning opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh award program. A notable strength is the sixth form, where students are effectively challenged and engaged, while receiving commendable academic and emotional support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1359 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.49%
Girls: 51.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 105 | 206 |
| 8 | 111 | 103 | 214 |
| 9 | 112 | 106 | 218 |
| 10 | 111 | 120 | 231 |
| 11 | 106 | 114 | 220 |
| 12 | 59 | 80 | 139 |
| 13 | 59 | 72 | 131 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.3% |
| Unclassified | 15.7% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St Laurence School | |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of pupils.
- Pupils feel safe and behave well.
- Well-structured and broad curriculum.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong focus on pupils' wider development.
- Active pupil leadership opportunities.
- Well-developed careers program.
Areas for Improvement
- In some areas of the curriculum, pupils do not retain knowledge effectively.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 79% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.41 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.34 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 18.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 23 | 6 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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0.39 miles |
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0.8 miles |
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1.13 miles |
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1.63 miles |
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2.2 miles |
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2.3 miles |
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