Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Hillingdon for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 395 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2022. In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: May 2022. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Worcester Road Cowley Uxbridge UB8 3TH |
| Phone | 01895462361 |
| Reference Number | 139306 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 395 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.89%
Girls: 49.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 2 | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 5 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 17% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Indian | 7.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| African | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
Cowley St Laurence Church of England Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status. Pupils enjoy their time at school, feel safe, and show pride in their learning and responsibilities. The school has a culture of high expectations for behavior, and incidents of bullying are rare, with effective resolution of any issues that arise. The curriculum is ambitious, supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in achieving well. The school's strong approach to early reading and its engaging early years curriculum lay a solid foundation for students' future success.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Sep 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School | |
| 17 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending school.
- The school has high expectations for behavior and effective bullying resolution.
- The curriculum is ambitious and students typically achieve well.
- Strong early reading program supports effective phonics learning.
- Pupils take on responsibilities and participate actively in school life.
- Effective communication with parents and support for SEND pupils.
- A positive and orderly learning environment with minimal disruption.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, staff lack clarity on what prior learning has taken place.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 105 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | -0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 0.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 21 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rabbsfarm Primary School
Gordon Road, West Drayton, UB7 8AH |
0.7 miles |
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Whitehall School
Cowley Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 2LX |
0.93 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
High Street, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 7QJ |
0.95 miles |
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Colham Manor Primary School
Violet Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3PT |
0.96 miles |
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John Locke Academy
Bader Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 0FW |
1.13 miles |
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St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2BX |
1.16 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rockingham Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2UA |
1.26 miles |
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Hillingdon Primary School
Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0PH |
1.29 miles |
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Iver Village Infant Academy
Grange Way, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 9NT |
1.31 miles |
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The Iver Village Junior School
High Street, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 9QA |
1.49 miles |
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St Catherine Catholic Primary School
Money Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7NX |
1.54 miles |
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West Drayton Academy
Kingston Lane, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 9EA |
1.55 miles |
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St Bernadette Catholic Primary School
160 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EH |
1.56 miles |
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Highfield Primary School
Charville Lane West, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0DB |
1.59 miles |
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Hermitage Primary School
Belmont Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1RB |
1.63 miles |
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Hewens Primary School
Hewens Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP |
1.73 miles |
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St Helen's College
Parkway, Uxbridge, UB10 9JX |
1.79 miles |
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Oak Farm Primary School
Windsor Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PD |
1.84 miles |
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Wood End Park Academy
Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2PD |
1.86 miles |
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Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery
Slough Road, Iver Heath, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0DT |
1.87 miles |
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Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NW |
0.57 miles |
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Meadow High School
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3QU |
0.59 miles |
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The PRIDE Academy
Falling Lane, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8AB |
0.67 miles |
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Uxbridge High School
The Greenway, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2PR |
0.8 miles |
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Moorcroft School
Bramble Close, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3BF |
0.89 miles |
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Park Academy West London
Park View Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3GA |
0.93 miles |
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Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3RF |
0.96 miles |
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West Middlesex College
Colne Lodge, Longbridge Way, Uxbridge, UB8 2YG |
1.08 miles |
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Hillingdon Manor School
Harlington Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, Middlesex, UB8 3HD |
1.28 miles |
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ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, UB10 0BE |
1.44 miles |
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Darwin School
C/O 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1UX |
1.58 miles |
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The Mews
C/O 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1UX |
1.58 miles |
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Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 9HT |
1.6 miles |
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Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ |
1.67 miles |
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HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)
Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1NQ |
1.71 miles |
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Hewens College
Hewens Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP |
1.73 miles |
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De Salis Studio College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8JP |
1.73 miles |
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Rosedale College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2SE |
2.2 miles |
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Parkside Studio College
Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE |
2.21 miles |
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Vyners School
Warren Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8AB |
2.36 miles |
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is part of Ldbs Frays Academy Trust, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School West Drayton
- Laurel Lane Primary School West Drayton
- St Martin's Church of England Primary School West Drayton
- Keep Hatch Primary School Wokingham
- All Saints Church of England Primary School Wokingham
- Beechwood Primary School Reading
What is Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
When was Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School was last inspected in May 2022.
How many pupils does Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School have?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School has 395 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School cover?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School?
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School is at Worcester Road, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 3TH.