St Laurence CofE Primary School
64%
Capacity
179
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Laurence CofE Primary School
St Laurence CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Erewash community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 179 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Laurence CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karin Shields, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12843rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 25 in Erewash.
St Laurence CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 21 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Laurence CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Laurence CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Erewash, St Laurence CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Collingwood Road, Nottingham, Erewash, NG10 1DR |
| Headteacher | Karin Shields |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.9% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 280 (64% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12843rd of 13,686
Nationally
1250th of 1,353
In East Midlands
24th of 25
In Erewash
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
37%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Collingwood Road, Nottingham
Erewash, NG10 1DR
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