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Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.0 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
84
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of November 2022, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction and is rated better than 77% of schools in the area. Notably, 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.4 indicates room for improvement. However, the absence of published data on Key Stage 2 progress may be a consideration for parents looking for comprehensive academic performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.4 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 64% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 46% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 9% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Other1.2%
Location
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53.10287, -2.27892 · ST7 3EL
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN141559
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is Church Lawton School rated by Ofsted?
Church Lawton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2022.
Is Church Lawton School a good school?
Church Lawton School scores 77.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Church Lawton School in GCSEs?
Church Lawton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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