What is Church Lawton School's Ofsted rating?

Church Lawton School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Church Lawton School a primary or secondary school?

Church Lawton School is a other school in Stoke-on-Trent, for ages 4–19.

Where is Church Lawton School?

Church Lawton School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL (Cheshire East local authority).

How many pupils attend Church Lawton School?

Church Lawton School has around 84 pupils on roll.

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Church Lawton School

Goodgraded 16/11/2022Ages 4–1984 pupils

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Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL

Cheshire East

Church Lawton School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Stoke-on-Trent, within the Cheshire East local authority. The school has around 84 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2022, Church Lawton School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Stoke-on-Trent can view Church Lawton School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Stoke-on-Trent (ST7 3EL), Church Lawton School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 16/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Reading scaled score

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average

Expected standard (RWM)0%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)0%

England avg 7%

Reading scaled score107

100 = expected standard

Maths scaled score97

100 = expected standard

DfE, 2023/24

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 839.4

England avg 45.1 · was 20.4 in 2023/24

Progress 8-1.1

Grade 5+ English & maths46%

England avg 45% · was 21% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths64%

England avg 65% · was 29% in 2023/24

EBacc entry9%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score3.82

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake27.9%

Free school meals27.9%

England avg 26.3%

English not first language0.0%

England avg 18.6%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing87.6%

Attendance87.6%

England avg 93.5%

Pupils per teacher5.5

England avg 19.6

Persistent absence37.7%

England avg 17.5%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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