Is Waltham St Lawrence Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 21 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 46 primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Waltham St Lawrence Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at Waltham St Lawrence Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Waltham St Lawrence 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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Waltham St Lawrence Primary School

School Road, Waltham St Lawrence, Reading, RG10 0NU

Local ranking8th of 46 primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

154

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 February 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 95.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 150
Boys: 70 (47%)
Girls: 78 (53%)
Capacity: 154 (96% full)
SEND: 17.3%
FSM Eligible: 6.7%
EAL: 2.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,896/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Asian Pakistani: 3.4%
White Other: 2.0%
White Irish: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%

80.5%

White British

4.7%

Mixed White & Asian

3.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01189343248

office@wslprimary.org

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School Road

Reading, South East

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Administrative

URN: 109832
UKPRN: 10068963
Establishment No.: 2092

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