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St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JX, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.9 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of May 2024, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 56% nationally. While 63% of pupils achieve the expected level, only 20% reach the higher standard, indicating potential for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with a LocaleIQ score that reflects above-average performance compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.0%
White Other28.2%
Black African7.9%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B African3.7%
Asian Other3.2%
Black Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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52.23076, 0.12059 · CB4 2JX
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN147384
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stlaurence.cambs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Laurence Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Laurence Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is St Laurence Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Laurence Catholic Primary School scores 62.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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