St Laurence's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11375 pupils

Leeside Avenue, Southdene, L32 9QXWebsite01515464733

Inspected375 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils375

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils375

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

375 / 350 (107%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Paul MacKenzie

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 56%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 88%

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 7.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 7.8% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 88% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication28 (40%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty21 (30%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder13 (19%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 (6%)

Other2 (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 17

Teaching assistants (FTE)17

Support staff (FTE)24

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils375

Free school meals 37.9%

English as additional language 4.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British93.3%

White Other2.9%

Black Other1.1%

Other0.8%

Asian Other0.8%

Mixed Other0.8%

Indian0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

42 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,517

total expenditure per pupil

£-883 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,984

Support staff£1,504

Premises£338

Energy£171

Learning resources£160

Income per pupil£6,430

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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