SchoolScoresGnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Lowfield Lane, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0ET
01785 822391 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 October 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
41 pupils in this year group.
90% — 27 points above the Staffordshire average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 95% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 36 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Church Eaton Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy as their first choice for 34 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141779.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.