St Laurence Church of England School, Wallingford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Laurence creates a warm, caring environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The school excels at knowing every pupil and family well, providing tailored support that removes barriers to learning. Staff are well-trained, approachable and committed to helping all children, including the most vulnerable, achieve their potential.
Key Strengths
- Strong attendance and behaviour with a calm, orderly, respectful environment
- Early reading taught well with effective support for pupils who need additional help
- Inclusive culture with well-established support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Leaders have clear vision and are supported by effective governance and trust
- Wide range of clubs, trips and enrichment activities available to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Year 4 multiplication tables check results below national averages over time
- Some pupils have gaps in handwriting and number fluency skills
- Some gaps in subject-specific knowledge in the wider curriculum not consistently identified
- Some pupils find recalling prior learning about certain religions more difficult
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
clubs, trips, enrichment activities, play therapy, charitable activities
St Laurence Church of England School is a welcoming, purposeful place where pupils feel known, valued and supported, with consistently above-average attendance and positive behaviour across the school.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 80%. Maths has declined from 100% to 80%. Writing has improved from 69% to 73%.
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
89 pupils
105 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wallingford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wallingford
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.82374%
Overall absence
4.70588%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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