Independent School of the Year 2025 Winner
Published by St Lawrence College Junior School on Friday 17th of October 2025
St Lawrence College has been named the Independent School of the Year 2025 for Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice. This national award celebrates the heart of our community and what truly sets us apart.
This recognition means more than a trophy. It represents a culture where every child feels seen, known and supported to thrive; a place where kindness meets ambition, and where difference is celebrated as a strength.
A National Award That Speaks to Parents
For parents, this award offers reassurance. In a world where many schools feel large and impersonal, St Lawrence College provides something different: a close-knit Junior School community where every pupil is known by name and by nature.
Our teachers notice the small moments: a new friendship forming, a shy voice growing stronger, a child proud of their progress. We understand that confidence and belonging are the foundations for achievement. When children feel happy and secure, they flourish academically, socially and personally.
Inclusion in Action
This award recognises that inclusion at St Lawrence College is not a statement, it is a lived experience. Every lesson, club and activity is designed to help children feel they belong. Small class sizes and strong pastoral care ensure that every child’s voice is heard, and their individuality nurtured.
You can see this culture in action every day: in our pupil-led TEDI Forum, where children raise ideas and drive real change; and in initiatives such as the Halo Code and our “You Said, We Did board”, which ensure that feedback becomes meaningful improvement. Even the details, from inclusive sports provision and swimming caps for all hair types to diverse food choices and gender-neutral policies, show our belief that every child should feel welcome and supported.
Whether your son or daughter is creative, sporty, ambitious or quietly curious, they will find the encouragement and understanding they need to thrive.
A Place Where Every Child Is Known and Valued
Winning Independent School of the Year affirms what our families already know. Inclusion and excellence go hand in hand. Our pupils’ kindness, openness and courage create a community where everyone feels welcome and respected. This award reflects the everyday moments that define life at St Lawrence College: friends supporting one another, teachers going the extra mile, and children learning with joy and confidence.
See What Award-Winning Inclusion Feels Like
If you are looking for a school where your child will be supported to grow with confidence, curiosity and care, we would love to show you around.
