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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Cotswold, GL7 3AUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#4,924
of 13,686 nationally

About St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 27 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the oversubscription data alone signals strong local demand. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Gordon Soutar. It currently has 182 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so there is some headroom, though the oversubscription shows that popularity is concentrated in the intake year.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWharf Lane, Lechlade, Cotswold, GL7 3AU
HeadteacherGordon Soutar
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils182
Free School Meals (FSM)11.5%
School Capacity182 / 210 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceFootballGymnasticsCricketNetballSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubFilm ClubBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.