St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
182
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 182 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Lawrence Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gordon Soutar, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4924th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 38 in Cotswold.
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 18 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 Lawrence Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | Wharf Lane, Lechlade, Cotswold, GL7 3AU |
| Headteacher | Gordon Soutar |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4924th of 13,686
Nationally
442nd of 1,469
In South West
14th of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
68%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Wharf Lane, Lechlade
Cotswold, GL7 3AU
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