St Laurence Church of England School
94%
Capacity
99
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Laurence Church of England School
St Laurence Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Laurence Church of England School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Nicole Cooper, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4679th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.
St Laurence Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 14 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 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 of England School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, St Laurence Church of England School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 16 Thame Road, Warborough, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 7DX |
| Headteacher | Nicole Cooper |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 105 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4679th of 13,686
Nationally
658th of 2,034
In South East
23rd of 48
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
48
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Laurence Church of England School
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Contact Information
16 Thame Road, Warborough, Wallingford
South Oxfordshire, OX10 7DX
16 Thame Road, Warborough, Wallingford
South Oxfordshire, OX10 7DX
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