The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Abigail Fairbairn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2FR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Manningtree, CO11 2FR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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