St Laurence Church Infant School, Birmingham
Data last updated 16 Mar 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, happy learning environment where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers are highly skilled and consistently deliver outstanding lessons that engage pupils, leading to exceptional progress and standards above the national average. The school goes above and beyond to support all families, particularly those with additional needs, making parents feel valued and included.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding quality of teaching consistently delivered across all classrooms
- Excellent pupil progress and well-above average standards in reading, writing and mathematics
- Exemplary behaviour and exceptionally positive attitudes to learning
- Outstanding leadership that models high expectations and develops staff effectively
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Make better use of outdoor learning areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage to inspire and engage children more imaginatively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and exceed requirements, with all leaders and staff making pupil safety an exceptionally high priority.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular sports sessions, school council, playground leaders, fund-raising activities, physical education coaching
St Laurence Church Infant School is an outstanding school where the headteacher, governors and leaders work together to ensure consistently high-quality teaching and excellent pupil achievement. Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with standards that are well above national averages.
At a Glance
24.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
267 pupils
270 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.85262%
Overall absence
9.78261%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Laurence Church Infant School
The Edge Academy
Victoria School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Bournville School
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green Boys' School
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Kings Norton Girls' School
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