St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Lower Church Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5UZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 11th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2012, report published 22 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
St Lawrence Church of England Primary is a nurturing and inclusive school. Pupils, parents and staff agree 'It really does feel like a family.' The Christian values are lived out by everyone. Pupils share that they feel safe and well looked after. Leaders have created a culture where staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and friendly. Pupils are well mannered and respectful. In lessons, pupils engage well and show positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils are kind to each other and support each other, both socially and academically. Pupils understand what bullying is, including online bullying. Instances of bullying are rare. There are clear systems in place to deal with bullying when it does occur. Pupils have access to a range of carefully considered clubs, trips and experiences. These opportunities are highly valued by pupils. One pupil said: 'We are privileged because we get to go on residential trips. I am very thankful for that.' Leaders have created strong links with the local community. Pupils write regularly for the village magazine, visit a nearby nursing home and enjoy Maypole dancing.
What the school should improve
- Assessment processes in the foundation subjects are not fully developed. In these subjects, teachers do not check that pupils know and remember the intended learning. Leaders should ensure that precise assessment processes are in place, so that teachers can check pupils' learning in all of the foundation subjects and use these assessments to address misconceptions and close gaps in pupils' learning.
- Pupils' understanding of the school's Christian values is secure. However, pupils struggle to relate this knowledge to the fundamental British values. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to reflect upon the relevance of fundamental British values within their own lives, local community and globally.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Lancaster School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Burton Hathow Preparatory School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Taylor
- Phone
- 01522682689
- Address
- Lower Church Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5UZ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120537
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.