St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
68%
Capacity
142
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 142 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Coles, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2670th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 47 in York.
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 15 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
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 Lawrence's Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Heslington Road, York, York, YO10 5BW |
| Headteacher | Helen Coles |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 142 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.6% |
| School Capacity | 142 / 210 (68% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2670th of 13,686
Nationally
254th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
6th of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
75%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 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
Heslington Road, York
York, YO10 5BW
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