St Laurence Church Junior 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 Junior School.
St Laurence Church Junior School, Birmingham
St Laurence Church Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Birmingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 106th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- 98% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Laurence Church Junior School in detail
St Laurence Church Junior School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, dance, gardening, art and French.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 4:00pm, from £4.00 per day.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Laurence Church Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 80% in maths).
Getting a place at St Laurence Church Junior School
Across Birmingham, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Birmingham lodged 296 appeals against primary school offers; 179 reached a hearing and 14 succeeded (7.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Laurence Church Junior School are St Laurence Church Junior School (under 0.1 miles); St Laurence Church Infant School (under 0.1 miles); St Laurence Church Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); and Bellfield Primary School (NC) (0.5 miles, Good).
St Laurence Church Junior SchoolSt Laurence Church Infant SchoolSt Laurence Church Infant SchoolBellfield Primary School (NC)
Who goes there
7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Black (11%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 56 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 7 (1.9%) 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 Junior School issued 9 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2014 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
11
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St Laurence Church Junior 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
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You apply to the council where you live. St Laurence Church Junior School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
354 pupils
360 places
6 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.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
17.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
359
Total Pupils
179
Boys
180
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,697
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,257
Per pupil
£2091k
Total funding
£135k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Laurence Church Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Laurence Church Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Laurence Church Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Laurence Church Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence Church Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Laurence Church Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Laurence Church Junior 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 Junior School?
St Laurence Church Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Laurence Church Junior School?
Classes at St Laurence Church Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Laurence Church Junior School?
St Laurence Church Junior School has around 359 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Laurence Church Junior School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Laurence Church Junior School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Laurence Church Junior School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Laurence Church Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is St Laurence Church Junior School?
St Laurence Church Junior School is at Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ.