St Laurence Church of England School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 16 Thame Road St Laurence School Warborough Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 7DX |
| Phone | 01865858270 |
| Reference Number | 149405 |
St Laurence Church of England School is performing strongly, demonstrating a welcoming and purposeful environment where pupils feel valued and supported. With attendance consistently above national figures, the school fosters high standards of behaviour, allowing for focused and engaging lessons. Most pupils progress well through the curriculum, achieving outcomes close to or above national averages. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in handwriting, number fluency, and ensuring consistent knowledge across the wider curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.56%
Girls: 44.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.9% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Strong culture promoting high attendance and positive behaviour.
- Warm, trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Clear understanding of the quality of the curriculum and teaching by leaders.
- Well-structured early years curriculum that prioritizes reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting expectations and opportunities for practice need further embedding.
- Gaps in subject-specific knowledge in the wider curriculum not consistently identified.
- Need for strengthening approaches to develop pupils’ number fluency.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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