Primary
Ofsted Requires Improvement
About Layston Church of England First School
We are a nurturing and friendly school where everyone is supported, valued and respected. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work hard to ensure that every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school is a welcoming and stimulating place for children to enjoy learning from the age of 4 to 9 years.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Adele McMurrough
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.3
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
4.7
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
6.3
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Layston Church of England First School has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
H
Helen W.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
4.0
"Room for improvement in communication"
We're generally happy with Layston First School, but there have been a few occasions where we've felt left in the dark about important events or developments. The teachers are friendly and our child enjoys the Forest School program, but we wish there was better communication with parents.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily G.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2022
5.0
"A wonderful school community!"
We've been so impressed with Layston First School. The teachers are kind and supportive, and the Forest School program is a highlight of our child's week. We love the emphasis on Christian values and the sense of community.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sophie B.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 20, 2022
5.0
"A happy and supportive school"
We've had a great experience at Layston First School so far. The teachers are enthusiastic and the school's open-door policy makes it easy to speak with them about our child's progress. We love the emphasis on healthy relationships between staff and children.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
J
James R.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 15, 2021
5.0
"Excellent education and care"
Our child thrived at Layston First School. The staff were always approachable and communicative, and the school's Christian ethos was a great influence on their development. We're grateful for the excellent education and care they received.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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