The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England/Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.5
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,359
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Farrer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Laurence School a selective school?
No. St Laurence School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Laurence School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Laurence School?
St Laurence School currently has 1,359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Laurence School take?
St Laurence School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Laurence School?
St Laurence School is in Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Laurence School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Laurence School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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