St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Wharf Lane, Lechlade, GL7 3AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lechlade for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 92nd of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 January 2012, report published 3 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
Pupils are polite, courteous and caring of others. Pupils live out the Christian values of the school, especially friendship. Pupils enjoy school. This is reflected in their high attendance. Pupils demonstrate positive learning attitudes and strive to do well in lessons. This is because teachers have high expectations of pupils. Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are skilfully supported by staff. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Pupils play with their peers and older or younger pupils. The vast majority of pupils are well behaved. Some pupils need extra help to meet leaders' and teachers' expectations. Leaders provide support to these pupils to be more successful. Pupils report that there is no bullying in school. Even so, they do know who to speak to if they have any concerns. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities with relish. These include being buddies for younger pupils, sports leaders and members of the school council. Pupils appreciate the range of extra-curricular clubs on offer. The majority of parents are appreciative of the support and care staff provide for their children. One parental comment, typical of many, states, 'This is a lovely school with great values.'
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not consistently apply their phonic knowledge when writing. As a result, pupils' spelling is not as accurate as it should be. Leaders need to ensure that pupils use their phonic knowledge to improve their spelling accuracy from the early years into Year 1 and beyond.
- In a few subjects, the sequence of learning is not yet fully embedded. Consequently, pupils are unable to recall prior knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessments to accurately check what pupils have remembered, know and can do across the school curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
151 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Southrop Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 78% met the expected standard |
| Fairford Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Kempsford Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Westrop Primary & Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gordon Soutar
- Phone
- 01367252356
- Address
- Wharf Lane, Lechlade, GL7 3AU
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 145524
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.