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St Laurence School
Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,359
Capacity
1,380
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England/Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 16% of schools nationally. A commendable 83% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 86% progress to university, with 32% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.5 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 86% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 138 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.35211, -2.25919 · BA15 1DZ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN137057
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-laurence.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Laurence School rated by Ofsted?
St Laurence School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2013.
Is St Laurence School a good school?
St Laurence School scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Laurence School in GCSEs?
St Laurence School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.5. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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