St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Laurence Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 39th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 10 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils thrive in the richly diverse community at St Laurence Catholic Primary School. It is an inclusive and friendly school where everyone is welcome. Pupils learn from the many different cultures and languages represented in the school. As a result, they have a strong appreciation of diversity. Adults' expectations of pupils' behaviour are high. The school rules, 'Be ready, be respectful, be safe', are well understood. Most pupils follow the rules very well and there is a culture of respect throughout the school. A small number of pupils do not always meet the adults' high expectations. They struggle to manage their feelings and their behaviour can occasionally disrupt learning. Pupils enjoy the physical activities on offer at lunchtimes and after school, such as cheerleading or dance. They relish the chance to get more involved in school life, by being school councillors or junior travel ambassadors. House captains develop leadership skills. They motivate their teams to aim high. Trips, workshops and visitors enhance pupils' learning and expand their horizons. Visiting speakers from the local scientific community, for example, inspire pupils to be ambitious for their future lives. Pupils participate in local events, such as the opening of a nearby community centre.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not always appropriately adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. The activities pupils are given in lessons do not always enable them to achieve the aims of the curriculum. The school must ensure that teachers are supported to design and adapt activities which enable all pupils to progress well.
- A small number of pupils do not meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. Their behaviour occasionally disrupts the learning of their peers. The school should continue to support these pupils, adjusting its approach to behaviour management to meet their needs, so that they and others are able to learn without interruption.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Laurence Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Kings Hedges Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| The Grove Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Arbury Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Mayfield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Chalklin
- Phone
- 01223712227
- Address
- Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JX
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 147384
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.