St Lawrence CofE Primary School

About St Lawrence CofE Primary School

St Lawrence CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Hassocks, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 592 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of SAINT LAWRENCE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL HURSTPIERPOINT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

592 / 630 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Trinity Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9UY

Phone

01273833229

Head Teacher

Alister Sutherland

Website

http://www.stlawrencehurst.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Lawrence CofE Primary School?

St Lawrence CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Hassocks, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does St Lawrence CofE Primary School have?

St Lawrence CofE Primary School has 592 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Lawrence CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Lawrence CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021).

How does St Lawrence CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at St Lawrence CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Lawrence CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Lawrence CofE Primary School is part of SAINT LAWRENCE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL HURSTPIERPOINT.

Where is St Lawrence CofE Primary School?

St Lawrence CofE Primary School is located at Trinity Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9UY.