SchoolScoresSt Laurence Church Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of FIORETTI TRUST
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2DJ
0121 464 6499 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 June 2014. 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 29 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 105th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 106th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 74th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 32nd highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern Joint 81st highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 76th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 103416), before it changed to its current form.
69% — 6 points above the Birmingham average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 265th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 66th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 123rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 279th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 189th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 216th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 186th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 30th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 245th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 15.0%* | 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
- St Laurence Church Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Bellfield Primary School (NC) 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Bellfield Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wychall Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis CofE Aided Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Orchards Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairway Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfield Manor Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Meadow Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Laurence Church Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence Church Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Laurence Church Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Laurence Church Junior School?
87% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Laurence Church Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152310.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.