St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Lawrence CofE Primary School is a primary school in Church Stretton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 35th of 95 primary schools in Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2014, report published 27 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
A love of the great outdoors is something that pupils quickly develop at this school. Nestled in the Carding Mill Valley, staff take every opportunity to make use of the school's idyllic location. Pupils benefit from an extensive outdoor and adventurous offer, including hiking, camping, orienteering and pond dipping, to name but a few. This is an inclusive school where pupils are placed at the centre of all decisions. Staff have high expectations and pupils achieve well. The St Lawrence Way values of 'BEST' (be responsible, encourage others, show respect and try our best) permeate throughout all aspects of school life. Pupils are polite and welcoming to visitors. They try hard in their lessons and play well together. Pupils feel happy and safe. They value the breadth of opportunities that are available to them. These include trips, local visits and a broad offer of clubs. Pupils make a difference to their school and community with leadership roles such as mentors, reading buddies and sports ambassadors. Older pupils take pride in sharing their skills with younger pupils, as well as helping to lead community events. These include singing at a local care home or exhibiting their artwork to the community.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils who have fallen behind with their reading are not catching up quickly enough. Books the pupils read are not always well matched to their needs. This prevents pupils from practising the sounds they have learned and impedes their fluency. The school should ensure that pupils who have fallen behind get the help they need to become fluent readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Lawrence CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushbury CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Longnor CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Stiperstones CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Norbury Primary School and Nursery | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alan Brannen
- Phone
- 01694722682
- Address
- Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6EX
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 123468
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.