St Laurence School

URN: 137057 • Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DZ

Overview

Name
St Laurence School
URN
137057
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England/Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tim Farrer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01225309500
Website
Visit
Address
Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DZ

Summary

St Laurence School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, with a current enrolment of 1,359 pupils and a capacity of 1,380. The school operates under a dual foundation status, including the Diocese of Salisbury, which supports its inclusive ethos, welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds. The school’s mission emphasizes care, inspiration, and success, aiming to foster both academic excellence and personal development.

The curriculum at St Laurence is designed to prepare students for adult life, with a strong focus on achieving their full potential. The school has received positive evaluations, being rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2022 and 'Excellent in all Areas' by the Church's statutory inspection in March 2022. This reflects the school's commitment to providing a supportive environment where students can thrive.

St Laurence offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, sports, and overseas expeditions, promoting confidence and leadership alongside academic achievement. The school values strong partnerships with parents to ensure that students receive the support they need to flourish.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1380
Pupils
1359
Boys
659
Girls
700
FSM %
14.00
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1359 659 700 1380 14.00
2024-09-11 1374 679 695 1380 12.40
2023-09-11 1399 683 716 1380 9.00
2022-09-11 1399 683 716 1380 9.00
2021-09-11 1426 687 739 1380 7.00
2020-09-11 1415 677 738 1380 5.40

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