St Laurence Church Infant School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Laurence Church Infant School.
St Laurence Church Infant School, Birmingham
St Laurence Church Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Birmingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. It was 99% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Laurence Church Infant School in detail
St Laurence Church Infant School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, athletics, dance, ukulele, guitar and French.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at St Laurence Church Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 80 families put St Laurence Church Infant School as their first choice and 182 named it as one of their preferences, for 85 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Laurence Church Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Laurence Church Infant School are St Laurence Church Infant School (under 0.1 miles); St Laurence Church Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); St Laurence Church Junior School (under 0.1 miles); and Bellfield Primary School (NC) (0.5 miles, Good).
St Laurence Church Infant SchoolSt Laurence Church Junior SchoolSt Laurence Church Junior SchoolBellfield Primary School (NC)
Who goes there
5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Mixed (12%) and Black (9%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 5 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Northfield Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beech House (opposite), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Laurence Church Infant School issued 14 suspensions, 5.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Laurence provides a happy, caring environment where children thrive both academically and socially. The school excels at teaching reading and plans engaging activities that help pupils remember what they learn. Parents appreciate the school's approachable staff and strong family involvement in their child's education.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a new phonics scheme that helps pupils become fluent readers
- Well-planned curriculum covering all national subjects with practical learning activities
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships among pupils
- Close partnerships with families through workshops and comprehensive communication
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems in some subjects need improvement to help teachers identify and address misconceptions earlier
- Leaders need to develop timely assessment opportunities across all subjects to enable faster progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all staff receiving regular training and knowing how to identify and report concerns, with leaders following up issues and teaching pupils about online safety and road safety.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs for dance, music and sport, lunchtime sports activities
St Laurence Church Infant School continues to be a good school, providing pupils with a happy and safe environment where they enjoy learning and develop well academically and personally.
At a Glance
26.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Laurence Church Infant School
Term dates
St Laurence Church Infant School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Laurence Church Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Laurence Church Infant School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Laurence Church Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
266 pupils
270 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
254
Total Pupils
124
Boys
130
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,271
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,590
Per pupil
£1704k
Total funding
£94k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Laurence Church Infant School
What is St Laurence Church Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence Church Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Laurence Church Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When St Laurence Church Infant School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Laurence Church Infant School?
St Laurence Church Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Laurence Church Infant School?
Classes at St Laurence Church Infant School average 28.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Laurence Church Infant School?
St Laurence Church Infant School has around 254 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Laurence Church Infant School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at St Laurence Church Infant School in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Laurence Church Infant School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Laurence Church Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is St Laurence Church Infant School?
St Laurence Church Infant School is at Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ.