The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Chalklin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Park Community Primary School
Primary · 454m away
Kings Hedges Primary School
Primary · 658m away
Colleges Nursery School
Nursery · 692m away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 832m away
North Cambridge Academy
Secondary · 861m away
Arbury Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Cambridge Regional College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Rees Thomas Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Laurence Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Laurence Catholic Primary School?
St Laurence Catholic Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Laurence Catholic Primary School take?
St Laurence Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Laurence Catholic Primary School?
St Laurence Catholic Primary School is in Cambridge, CB4 2JX, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Laurence Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Laurence Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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