The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 592
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SAINT LAWRENCE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL HURSTPIERPOINT
- Head
- Mr Jeremy Way (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9UY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Lawrence CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Lawrence CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
St Lawrence CofE Primary School currently has 592 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lawrence CofE Primary School take?
St Lawrence CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
St Lawrence CofE Primary School is in Hassocks, BN6 9UY, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lawrence CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Lawrence CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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