The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Malcolm (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge's Ofsted rating?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge take?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge?
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge is in Colchester, CO5 7HR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge have a sixth form?
No, St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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