Is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 32nd of 51 primary schools in Bedford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Lawrence Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Lawrence Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Lawrence Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Lawrence Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Manor Lane, Wymington, Rushden, NN10 9LL

Local ranking32nd of 51 primary schools in Bedford

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 89.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 19

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 126
Boys: 61 (50%)
Girls: 62 (50%)
Capacity: 180 (68% full)
SEND: 7.9%
FSM Eligible: 27.7%
EAL: 10.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 5.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,691/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.6%
White Other: 8.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.6%
Black African: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
White Irish: 0.8%
White Traveller: 0.8%

74.6%

White British

8.7%

White Other

5.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01933353530

admin@st-lawrenceschool.co.uk

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Manor Lane

Rushden, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 109628
UKPRN: 10075929
Establishment No.: 3334

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