Ofsted Visit 16th – 17th June 2026
Dear Parents/Carers
We are delighted to share some fantastic news with you. Following our recent Ofsted inspection, The St Lawrence Academy has been graded as “Strong” for both Inclusion and Personal Development, and we have met the expected standard in all other areas.
This was our first inspection under Ofsted’s new and highly rigorous inspection toolkit. Under this new framework, meeting the expected standard represents a very high bar, as Ofsted has made it clear that they expect a consistently strong and high standard of education in every school. To achieve “Strong” ratings alongside meeting these elevated expectations is a brilliant milestone for our academy.
Click here to read the full inspection report.
This brilliant outcome is a true reflection of the daily hard work, ambition, and care shown by our students, staff, and the entire school community. We are immensely proud of this validation, which highlights the warm, supportive, and truly inclusive environment that makes our academy such a wonderful place to learn and thrive.
We know how much this positive feedback will mean to you. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support, trust, and partnership – your daily encouragement and active involvement in your children’s education are central to achievements like this, and it is a success we all share.
Looking ahead, we are excited to build on this fantastic foundation, ensuring we continue to open doors and deliver the very best opportunities for every single student at The St Lawrence Academy.
Yours sincerely
Dan Ellerby
Headteacher
For more information on the new Ofsted report cards and grades please see the video below
