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St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School

York, YO10 5BWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2670 of 13,686 nationally

About St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School

St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School in York is a relatively small state primary, with 142 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it operates at just over two-thirds full. That spare capacity is notable given the school serves a community with significant disadvantage: 56.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and likely among the highest in the local authority. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 37 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.47 to one. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it remains accessible for families who put it first. The school is a Church of England foundation with a nursery provision, and its intake spans ages three to eleven. Headteacher Helen Coles leads a mixed-gender school that, based on its intake profile, clearly serves a diverse socioeconomic mix.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHeslington Road, York, York, YO10 5BW
HeadteacherHelen Coles
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils142
Free School Meals (FSM)56.6%
School Capacity142 / 210 (68% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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St Lawrence's 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.