St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Lawrence Church of England Primary School.

Rushden, NN109LL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 December 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Manor Lane
Wymington
Rushden, NN109LL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109628
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Manor Lane, Wymington, Rushden, NN10 9LL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
142
Free School Meals
28.9% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 103.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
142 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let Your Light Shine"

Have High Expectations Build positive relationships Be positive Show Respect

Guided by a Christian ethos with Christian values at the heart of all we do; welcomes families of all faiths and none; Church of England primary school.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Lawrence Church of England Primary School. We are a village school serving the community of Wymington, led by an Executive Headteacher. Our ethos is Christian, with high expectations and a belief that learning should be enjoyable, in partnership with families and the wider community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Lunch Club (Nursery) After School Club

Facilities

School hall

Curriculum Highlights

Strong focus on the basic skills of English and Maths Wider areas of learning and enrichment activities such as clubs and visits

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7:30am–8:50am (£5). Lunch Club (Nursery): 12:00–13:00 (£5). After School Club: 15:20–16:30 (£5) or 15:20–17:30 (£10). Based in the school hall; outdoor activities also mentioned; contact via the school office for registration and fees.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions are direct to the school with termly intake (September, January, April) and options for 15 hours (part-time) or 30 hours (full-time) for children from 3 years. Reception admissions are handled by the local authority (online) in their resident area; for 2026–27, closing date 15 January 2026; National Offer Day 16 April 2026. In-year admissions are managed by Bedford Borough/Synergy for North Northamptonshire; contact Mrs Blackburn in the office for guidance. Admissions Policy documents exist for 2025–26 and 2026–27.

Financial Information

School meals are free for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under UIFSM. Nursery, Year 3–6 meals cost £2.61 per day. Meals must be ordered online (Kingswood Catering). FSM eligibility checks can be requested; contact the office for details. Dinners must be ordered 1 week in advance and cannot be ordered through the school office.

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