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Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School

East Hampshire, GU34 2BYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#447 of 13,686 nationally

About Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School in East Hampshire holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its most recent graded inspection in 2012, with an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirming the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 88% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits well above the Hampshire local authority average of 61%, placing the school third out of 31 primary schools in East Hampshire and in the top 5% nationally. The school’s ranking score of 88 puts it just behind the top-performing local peers, including Preston Candover Church of England Primary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAmery Hill, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 2BY
HeadteacherFiona Micklefield
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity215 / 210 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryTennisAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubDramaGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: st-lawrence.hants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.