The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 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
- 52
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Foxall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1HL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Lawrence's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Lawrence's CofE Primary School?
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lawrence's CofE Primary School take?
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lawrence's CofE Primary School?
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School is in Wells, BA5 1HL, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lawrence's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Lawrence's 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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