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St Laurence CofE Primary School
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St Laurence CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Ludlow SY8 1TP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading is taught well; children learn phonics as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and ambitious, including for pupils with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, curriculum delivery has not been monitored closely enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teaching is strong overall and helps pupils do well in national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find reading difficult receive immediate help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attendance and behaviour are typically good or better.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are taught well, with quick identification and appropriate adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and talk confidently about how lessons and assemblies help them stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents would recommend the school to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents say the school is like a 'big family' with people who listen to each other.
Extracurricular Activities: Popular clubs include ‘Stompers’ (school orchestra), chess, and cooking.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have been given training in the best teaching methods.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils do well in national tests.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure subject coordinators monitor teaching quality closely.
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About Us
St Laurence CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As a church school, St. Laurence's C of E Primary School is dedicated to making sure that its nature is more than just words. We make a lot of effort to make sure that both who we are and what we do are grounded in and guided by our Christian character. St. Laurence's School is a caring and friendly school where adults and children alike, share a passion for learning which is lived through our Christian values of;. The worship group spent a lot of time deliberating before finally coming up with the idea! f) making an effort to give every child the chance to succeed in some area of school life. As a school, we understand that pupils cannot advance without effort. The governors and employees want to foster an atmosphere and culture where striving for improvement are accepted as the norms. In order for our students to face new difficulties and make wise decisions throughout their life, the school also wants to foster their sense of self-worth. We want our children to be polite, caring, and tolerant; to take responsibility for their own actions and be aware that their actions affect the lives of others. We want our kids to respect other people's property as well as their own and take care of both.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.78% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% 24 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 11 | 9.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 3 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 14 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 14 | 7.44% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Laurence CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1