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St Laurence Church Junior School
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.8 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving 69% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, the school is well-regarded within the local community, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 52% of schools.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Black African7.3%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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52.41488, -1.96277 · B31 2DJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103416
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Laurence Church Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Laurence Church Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2014.
Is St Laurence Church Junior School a good school?
St Laurence Church Junior School scores 51.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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