Lacock Church of England Primary School

About Lacock Church of England Primary School

Lacock Church of England Primary School is a small village school with just 63 pupils on roll, well below its capacity of 84. This means there is room to grow, but the school is already popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 21 applications for 13 places, with all 13 first-preference families offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.62, a clear signal that local families are keen to get in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a mixed catchment. As a Church of England school in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, it draws from a rural community where demand is strong enough to make it oversubscribed, though not wildly so. The headteacher is Aaron Laws, and the school is co-educational for children aged 4 to 11.

Academically, Lacock has improved significantly. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024, the school was rated Good overall, a clear step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in December 2021. Behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding, which is a standout point. At Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just below the Wiltshire local authority average of 58%. Reading is a particular strength: 100% of pupils reached the expected standard, and 67% achieved a higher score. In maths, 78% hit the expected standard, with an average score of 104. The school ranks 87th out of 159 primary schools in Wiltshire on the combined expected standard metric, placing it in the bottom half of the county but with clear pockets of strong performance, especially in reading.

The school offers a good range of facilities for its size, including a forest school, sensory room, sports hall, art studios and an ICT suite. Clubs include science, choir and drama, while sports on offer are netball, athletics, gymnastics and cross country. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and social, emotional and mental health support. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School, about 4.7 km away, so for families who want a Good-rated village school with strong behaviour and a recent improvement trajectory, Lacock is a solid choice. It suits families who value a small, rural Church of England setting where reading is prioritised and the school is actively oversubscribed but still accessible.

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