Lawrence Community Primary School
97%
Capacity
466
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Lawrence Community Primary School
Lawrence Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 466 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lawrence Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Rigby, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12278th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 89th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Lawrence Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 55 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lawrence Community Primary School include Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Art Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Lawrence Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lawrence Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L15 0EE |
| Headteacher | Mark Rigby |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 466 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.8% |
| School Capacity | 466 / 480 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12278th of 13,686
Nationally
1816th of 2,065
In North West
89th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
42%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
68
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lawrence Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L15 0EE
Journey to School
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