Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
85%
Capacity
306
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 306 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 360 places).
Ofsted has rated Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Abigail Fairbairn, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8109th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 33 in Tendring.
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Avenue, Manningtree, Tendring, CO11 2FR |
| Headteacher | Abigail Fairbairn |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 306 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 306 / 360 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8109th of 13,686
Nationally
879th of 1,612
In East of England
18th of 33
In Tendring
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
The Avenue, Manningtree
Tendring, CO11 2FR
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