The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 126
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bush (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Lane, Wymington, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth End Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
South End Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rushden Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Whitefriars Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Primary · 2.3km away
Newton Road School
Primary · 2.3km away
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hinwick Hall College
Miscellaneous · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Lawrence Church of England Primary School?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School currently has 126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lawrence Church of England Primary School take?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is in Rushden, NN10 9LL, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lawrence Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Lawrence Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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