St Laurence Catholic Primary School
69%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Laurence Catholic Primary School
St Laurence Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Laurence Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Chalklin, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11957th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 26 in Cambridge.
St Laurence Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Laurence Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, St Laurence Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 2JX |
| Headteacher | Rachel Chalklin |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.0% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 315 (69% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11957th of 13,686
Nationally
1348th of 1,612
In East of England
26th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
44%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Arbury Road, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB4 2JX
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