St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

Telford, TF66DH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
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
20 November 2019
Previous grade
Good
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
Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors
Telford, TF66DH

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123496
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors, Telford, TF6 6DH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
86
Free School Meals
12.8% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 109.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
86 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Being the best we can be because with God all things are possible."

Courage Respect Honesty Thankfulness Forgiveness Compassion

St Lawrence is a Church of England primary school with strong links to St Lawrence Church. It is proud to be a Church of England school and follows the St Lawrence Way through the teachings of Jesus. The school emphasises Christian values and has connections with the Diocese of Lichfield.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Lawrence CE Primary School. A very warm welcome to St. Lawrence CE Primary School.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Little Oaks Before & After School Club

Facilities

Main school building with a school hall (used for worship, dining and events) Early Years classroom with its own outdoor space Large demountable classroom block housing Years 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 with separate entrances to the playground Large playground area Large field including garden, allotments and forest area

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics and reading taught using Little Wandle (systematic, synthetic approach) with a mix of class, guided group and 1:1 teaching Cross-curricular themes with planned enhancement opportunities (visits, assemblies, theme days, outdoor learning, sports, clubs and workshops) Discussion-led learning where pupils are encouraged to talk before reading/writing Adaptive Curriculum approach to remove barriers (anticipate, plan, assess, adapt) Strong emphasis on physical activity integrated into writing and learning Rural setting with ties to agriculture, transport and sustainable living Emphasis on inclusion and British Values

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

St Lawrence CE Primary School manages its own wrap-around childcare provision. The Breakfast Club operates from 7:45am to 8:45am and the After School Club runs from 3:15pm until 5:30pm during term time. Breakfast is included for morning bookings, and a healthy snack is provided for after school bookings. Pricing for 2023-2024: Breakfast club £3.50 per hour; After school club £4.00 per hour. Invoices are sent monthly and vouchers are accepted (Sodexo code 910828, Edenred code P21298928, Tax Free Childcare Code 123496). Sessions must be booked through the school office or via email.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions policy is operated by the local authority (LA) on behalf of the school. In 2024 the school was granted permission to increase its PAN (pupil number per year group) to 15. From September 2025 the school will also open a school-based nursery. All admissions enquiries should be directed to Telford & Wrekin School Admissions Department (01952 380904). Details are available via the LA admissions site and the school’s Admissions Policy.

Financial Information

Nursery: Universal funded places (15 hours) for all 3-year-olds; 30 hours funded places may be available for eligible families; Top-Up nursery hours available at £5.50 per hour. Nursery meal charge £2.90 if meals are provided by the school kitchen; consumable cost £1 per day. KS1-2: Universal Free School Meals for Reception to Year 2; KS2 meals charged at £2.60. Lunch money can be paid in advance; online payments are available. The school accepts childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare. For school meals, parents may also bring a packed lunch.

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