St Laurence Church Infant School
99%
Capacity
267
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Laurence Church Infant School
St Laurence Church Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 267 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated St Laurence Church Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Smith, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
St Laurence Church Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 179 applications for 88 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Laurence Church Infant School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Laurence Church Infant School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bunbury Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B31 2DJ |
| Headteacher | Catherine Smith |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 267 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.7% |
| School Capacity | 267 / 270 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
179
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bunbury Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B31 2DJ
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