St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, BA5 1HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wells for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 March 2023, report published 21 May 2023
- 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 22 March 2023
Pupils enjoy attending St. Lawrence's Church of England Primary School. They are proud to be at the heart of the local community. Pupils are polite, and they feel happy and safe. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive and respectful. Pupils thrive in the nurturing environment that staff provide. From Nursery onwards, staff set high expectations so that pupils can 'be the best that they can be'. Pupils are motivated and have positive attitudes to learning. The learning environment is purposeful and calm. Pupils are keen to share their ideas and take an active part in their learning. They learn about diversity beyond their local community and the importance of tolerance and respect for others. Pupils enjoy the leadership roles they have within school, such as being eco-warriors. This helps to build their sense of citizenship and responsibility. Beyond the classroom, pupils of all ages mix well together. They enjoy playing games and socialising. Staff provide many opportunities for pupils to develop wider interests. Pupils attend a wide range of after-school clubs and enjoy visits to places of interest, such as the wind turbines. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They are confident that, if it does occur, an adult will sort it out effectively.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the essential knowledge that they want pupils to know and remember. As a result, pupils do not build securely on what they already know or prepare for what comes next. Leaders need to identify the precise knowledge they want pupils to learn so that they develop a detailed understanding of the curriculum.
- In some subjects, teachers do not have sufficient subject knowledge. This means that pupils do not consistently receive the subject-specific support they need to achieve the ambitious learning goals set out in the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that teachers develop the expertise they need to deliver the curriculum effectively in all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Priddy Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wookey Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 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
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Foxall
- Phone
- 01749870437
- Address
- School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, BA5 1HL
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123779
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.